In the Second and Third T20I between New Zealand and Australia, fans were surprised by the absence of Rachin Ravindra from New Zealand’s lineup. Speculation arose about why he wasn’t playing, especially after his impressive performance in the previous match, which New Zealand lost on February 21.
Rachin Ravindra, a talented young cricketer, had caught attention with his skills and solid play. Rachin Ravindra scored a quick 68 runs off 35 balls in the first match of the series. However, he was missing from 2nd and 3rd T20I game, leaving fans curious.
Here’s why Rachin Ravindra Missed 2nd and 3rd T20I Against Aus
To put all the speculations to a stop, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) clarified that Rachin is currently sidelined due to left knee pain. That is the only reason why he was not included in the playing 11 for 2nd and 3rd T20I matches.
Rachin Ravindra is recovering from the injury at the moment and there are high chances that he may even not show up in the upcoming Indian Premiere League t20 tournament.
Those who are not aware, Rachin was picked up by MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming season of IPL. This injury scare has really put a big scare of Rachin playing in the tournament.
We wish Rachin all the best and speedy recovery!