Rachin Ravindra in motion© AFP
Former Indian cricket staff batter Robin Uthappa criticised Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Tremendous Kings for permitting New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra to observe at their academy forward of the Take a look at collection in opposition to India. Ravindra emerged as the best run-scorer for New Zealand because the guests accomplished a 3-0 whitewash within the collection. Ravindra was a part of the CSK squad in IPL 2024 and the franchise allowed him to observe at their academy so as to get acclimatised to the Indian situations. Uthappa was extremely crucial of CSK’s resolution and mentioned that when the nation’s curiosity in at stake, a line ought to be drawn by the groups.
“Rachin Ravindra got here right here and practised on the CSK Academy. CSK is a gorgeous franchise that can all the time take care of its franchise gamers however a line needs to be drawn the place the curiosity of the nation comes forward of your franchise gamers, particularly when he’s a overseas participant and comes and performs in opposition to our nation,” Uthappa mentioned on his YouTube channel.
“I’m not stunned that CSK all the time go over and above for his or her gamers however someplace in that kindness, possibly I’m not saying the fitting factor, I completely love CSK, however in terms of the nation, there ought to be a line someplace the place we don’t cross that line,” he added.
Rachin Ravindra described his staff’s 3-0 Take a look at collection victory over India as one thing particular that’s troublesome to totally quantify. New Zealand secured a historic Take a look at collection victory in India with a dramatic 25-run win on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-57 as India have been bowled out for 121 in a chase of 147, as New Zealand additionally grew to become the primary visiting facet to finish a landmark clear sweep in a three-Take a look at collection in opposition to India.
“It was unbelievable. On the sphere, it was a special feeling. I feel it is nothing like I’ve fairly skilled earlier than. Simply seeing everybody’s elation, operating in direction of one another. Ajaz’s sixth wicket, and being in Mumbai and seeing all of the boys collectively in a huddle leaping round. It is arduous to fairly quantify, however it’s fairly particular,” mentioned Ravindra on SEN Radio.
(With IANS inputs)
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