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Rachin leads NZ revival days after hailing KKR for early departure from IPL

May 28, 2026 4:52 pm

On Wednesday, a rejuvenated Rachin showed what he was capable of when he arrested New Zealand's slide and slammed 121 runs against Ireland in a one-off Test in Belfast.

New Zealand spinners Mitch Santner, Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie in action during T20 World Cup 2026 vs South Africa. (CREDIT: AP & Express photo by Partha Paul)

T20 World Cup: No mystery but spin trio the unlikely heroes for New Zealand with street-smart practical wisdom

March 05, 2026 10:00 am

Cole McConchie, Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra look innocuous but kept South African batsmen guessing, conceding only a run a ball in nine overs and snaring four wickets

South Africa will take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal. (PHOTO: AP)

T20 World Cup: South Africa-New Zealand semifinal promises a cricketing feast with a bevy of match-winners on either side

March 03, 2026 8:19 pm

If Proteas have a superior pace attack, the Black Caps have a superior spin arsenal but their top order has failed to fire in unison

Yashasvi Jaiswal Shubman Gill Fab 4 Aakash Chopra

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal find place in Aakash Chopra's next Gen Fab Four picks; find out who the other 2 are

October 11, 2025 7:07 pm

Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson have been considered the Fab Four in cricket over the last decade.

IPL: It is not just the conditions, but they get used to the whole atmosphere, the crowd and colour, heat and humidity as well. (BCCI)

Thanks to IPL, New Zealand cleared the final frontier

March 19, 2025 10:20 am

IPL 2025: The variegated hues of pitches in the subcontinent still intrigue the visiting teams, but they no longer intimidate them.

Familiarity playing in the IPL has helped overseas players navigate international cricket challenges in India in recent years. (BCCI)

IPL turns 18: How Indian cricket lost its mystery

April 06, 2025 10:44 am

IPL isn’t the sole reason - India’s own batting weaknesses against spin, their young squad’s mettle and temperament for Test cricket in home conditions did contribute, but over years the overseas teams have become accustomed to India.

Champions Trophy 2025, most runs: Shreyas Iyer overtook Virat Kohli as India's highest run-getter in the tournament. (AP)

Champions Trophy 2025 leading run-scorers: Shreyas Iyer finishes second, surpasses Virat Kohli; Rachin on top

March 09, 2025 9:06 pm

Champions Trophy 2025, most runs update table: Shreyas Iyer surpassed Virat Kohli as India's highest run-scorer in the batting charts led by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra.

'If Kane Williamson hadn’t been slightly unfit... Ravindra might not have gotten his chance': Tim Southee

March 07, 2025 2:55 pm

Rachin smashed his fifth ICC ton in the game against South Africa to help New Zealand get into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Rachin Ravindra is complete package with good sweep and good down the ground shot: Matthew Hayden

March 02, 2025 12:44 pm

The former Aussie called the fellow lefthander, a 'player of the ages', even as Rachin vs Shubman rivalry starts heating up

Champions Trophy 2025: Rawalpindi pitch invader who hugged New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra has been arrested and banned from all Pakistan venues. (AP)

Champions Trophy: Rawalpindi pitch invader who hugged New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra arrested and banned from all cricket venues

February 26, 2025 2:57 pm

Champions Trophy: The invader who was allegedly carrying a photo of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan leader, Saad Rizvi, was presented in court after he evaded the security at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground to approach and hug New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra in the middle during the match.