Rachin Ravindra was hit on his head while fielding in the outfield during the Pakistan Tri-Series.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Rachin Ravindra returns to action for New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 fixture against Bangladesh. He replaces Daryl Mitchell, who is out due to illness.
Rachin Ravindra was hit on his head while fielding in the outfield during the Pakistan Tri-Series before the ICC event. His injury gave everyone a scare. He had a headache for a few days but returned to the practice session before the opening game.
However, the team management didn’t want to rush him, so they kept Rachin out of the first game as a precautionary measure. Finally, he is fully fit and back on the field. Given the nature of this tournament, the next step will be to get among runs as quickly as possible.
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Meanwhile, New Zealand might want Daryl Mitchell to recover from his illness as soon as possible. He has been one of their premium batters across formats in the last few years. Daryl boasts a magnificent record at No.4 in ODIs. He will be vital for the team as they enter the knockout phase, which looks certain after Pakistan’s defeat yesterday.
Chennai Super Kings will also be relieved as Rachin Ravindra returns to action after that head injury. They bought him for INR 4 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction and put massive trust in his abilities.
Hence, Rachin’s fitness is crucial for CSK’s chances, given he might bat in the top order. He provides variety and superior skillsets, which will be crucial in home games for the Men in Yellow.
The southpaw also gained enough experience in the last edition while featuring for the same side. He will look to improve this time. He didn’t have an extraordinary season with the willow, even if he showed flashes of brilliance in patches.
Rachin’s T20 game has improved massively since then. He also had exposure to Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA last year. His acquisition was a long-term investment, and Rachin would want to prove his selection right after an ordinary maiden IPL season in 2024.
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