ICC World Cup 2023: NZ cricketer Rachin Ravindra’s unique connection with Sachin, Dravid

The inaugural match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup showcased New Zealand's dominance as they secured a commanding victory over England. The outstanding performances of Rachin Ravindra (123*) and Devon Conway (152*), both scoring unbeaten centuries, propelled New Zealand to a resounding win, reaching their target of 283 in just 36.2 overs.

While Devon Conway is a well-known figure in cricket, it was Rachin Ravindra who stole the spotlight on this particular evening. A 23-year-old cricketer from New Zealand, Rachin scored 123 runs from just 96 balls. Thanks to his sensational century and his Indian connection, Rachin is currently a trending topic on Indian social media. Interestingly, his name has a unique backstory.

Rachin's father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, originally hails from Bengaluru, where he played club-level cricket before settling in New Zealand. Ravi is an avid fan of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, and he named his son Rachin as a combination of both legendary cricketers' names.

Rachin made his Test debut against India earlier this year and is now participating in his first World Cup, where he achieved a century in the opening game, marking his first-ever ODI century. Overall, this young talent appears to be a promising prospect not only for New Zealand but also for the cricketing world.