Rachin Ravindra To Substitute Michael Bracewell In New Zealand ODI Squad Towards Sri Lanka

The younger all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been roped into the New Zealand ODI squad for the three-match collection in opposition to Sri Lanka. Rachin Ravindra has been named because the alternative for Michael Bracewell, who was launched from the squad after signing a contract with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

Following the Check collection, the Blackcaps will host the three-match ODI collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, with the primary match scheduled to be performed at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, March 25. The Tim Southee-led crew registered a historic win by beating Sri Lanka by two wickets within the first Check of the two-match collection on the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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New Zealand head coach Gary Stead mentioned Michael Bracewell getting an opportunity to symbolize RCB within the IPL would assist him achieve extra expertise within the circumstances the place the World Cup is scheduled to be performed later this yr.

“Michael’s been a key contributor to our white ball groups since making his debut final yr. It’s thrilling he’ll get an opportunity to take up the educational alternatives the IPL gives – notably as a spin bowling all-rounder. With a World Cup in India this yr it’s nice to have gamers getting extra expertise in these circumstances,” Gary Stead mentioned.

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Stead praised Ravindra’s efficiency with bat and ball this season and mentioned that he would study by spending time within the Black Caps setting. He mentioned, “this will probably be one other good likelihood for him to spend time within the BLACKCAPS setting.”

Rachin Ravindra represented New Zealand’s U19 crew within the 2018 World Cup and was named the rising star of the squad by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC). The left-handed batter performed three Exams and 6 T20Is for the Kiwi crew. He made his Check debut in India within the first Check of New Zealand’s tour of India in 2021.

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