Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand international cricketer. He plays domestic cricket for Wellington and represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
He was part of New Zealand’s squads for the 2016 and 2018 Under-19 World Cups. After the 2018 tournament, the ICC named him as one of the rising stars of the competition. In June 2018, he received a contract with Wellington for the 2018–19 season.
In April 2021, Rachin was named in New Zealand’s Test squad for the series against England and for the final of the 2019–21 ICC World Test Championship. In August 2021, he was included in New Zealand’s T20I squad for the tour of Bangladesh and the ODI squad for the tour of Pakistan. He made his T20I debut on 1 September 2021 against Bangladesh.
In February 2024, during the first Test against South Africa in New Zealand, Rachin scored 240 while batting at number four. This was his maiden Test century and the highest maiden Test hundred by a New Zealand batter.
Rachin Ravindra Parents: Who Are They?
Rachin Ravindra’s parents are Ravi Krishnamurthy and Deepa Krishnamurthy. He was born on November 18, 1999, in Wellington, New Zealand, to Indian immigrant parents. His father is from Bengaluru, India, and moved to New Zealand in 1997. He works as a software architect and has always been passionate about cricket.
There has been a lot of curiosity around Rachin’s name. Many people believe the name “Rachin” comes from Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. Rachin himself also believed this for a long time. However, his father has clarified that this was only a coincidence. He said that Rachin’s mother suggested the name at birth, and they chose it because it sounded good, was short, and easy to spell. They only later realized that the name matched parts of Rahul and Sachin’s names, but it was not chosen with that intention.
Rachin’s parents, Ravi Krishnamurthy and Deepa, are both from Bengaluru. His grandparents, T. Balakrishna Adiga, a noted educationist, and Poornima, still live there. Rachin said performing well in India, the country of his parents’ birth, felt very special to him. He also said that even though he is fully Kiwi by birth and upbringing, moments like these remind him of his strong Indian roots.
Playing and scoring a century in Bengaluru was an emotional moment for Rachin because it is his father’s hometown. He said it made him proud of his Indian heritage while still seeing himself as fully Kiwi, born and raised in New Zealand. He also shared that playing Test cricket in the country of his parents’ birth felt very special.
Rachin Ravindra Father – Ravi Krishnamurthy
Rachin Ravindra’s father is Ravi Krishnamurthy, who is originally from Bengaluru, India. He moved to New Zealand in the 1990s and works as a software system architect. Ravi used to wake Rachin up at around 5 a.m. and throw balls to him before school, helping him practice every day. Ravi is also the founder of the Hutt Hawks Club in New Zealand, which takes players to India every summer.
After New Zealand’s historic 3–0 Test series win against India, Rachin received a rare and emotional message from his father saying he was “so proud of you.” Rachin said he does not hear those words often from his dad, which made the message very special. Ravi was present in Bengaluru to watch Rachin score a century in the first Test, while his mother watched nervously from home.
Rachin Ravindra Mother – Deepa Krishnamurthy
Rachin Ravindra’s mother is Deepa Krishnamurthy, who is originally from Bengaluru, India. His mother watched his century in Bengaluru on television from home and was very nervous throughout the game. Rachin also said his mother got him ready for school, training, and matches every day.
Does Rachin Ravindra have a sister?
Rachin Ravindra has an older sister named Aisiri Krishnamurthy.
FAQs
Q. Where was Rachin Ravindra born?
A. Rachin Ravindra was born in Wellington on 18 November 1999.
Q. Where are Rachin Ravindra’s parents from?
A. His parents are from Bangalore, Karnataka.
Q. When did Rachin Ravindra start playing cricket?
A. Rachin Ravindra started playing cricket in Wellington at the age of five.
Q. Which club did Rachin Ravindra play for?
A. Rachin Ravindra played junior cricket for Hutt District and club cricket for Hutt Hawks Cricket Club.
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