New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra Prepares for Test Series in India

New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is eagerly anticipating his first full Test series in India. The series, starting on October 16 in Bengaluru, is a significant challenge as India has been unbeaten in home Test series for over 12 years. Rachin, who excelled in the ICC Cricket World Cup and IPL, hopes his past performances in India will aid his success in the Test series.

India’s Dominance at Home

India has not lost a home Test series since 2012-13, winning 18 consecutive series. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma with Jasprit Bumrah as vice-captain, is set to face New Zealand, who recently lost a series to Sri Lanka.

Rachin’s Experience and Expectations

Rachin, the ICC Emerging Player of the Year 2023, has impressive Test stats with 599 runs in six matches. He acknowledges the challenge of playing in India but is excited about the opportunity to improve and gain experience. He emphasizes the importance of managing crowd expectations and adapting to different conditions.

New Zealand’s Strategy

New Zealand, now led by Tom Latham, aims to learn from past experiences in India. Rachin highlights the difficulty of facing India’s skilled bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. Despite the challenges, New Zealand hopes to put up a strong fight.

Squads for the Series

India’s squad includes key players like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, while New Zealand’s squad features Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, and Rachin Ravindra. The series promises to be a thrilling contest between two competitive teams.