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ToggleNew Zealand cricketer Colin Munro commented on Rachin Ravindra’s chances of making it to the national team for the T20 World Cup 2024. Colin Munro expressed uncertainty about Rachin Ravindra’s inclusion due to his limited experience in the shorter format of the game.
Rachin Ravindra made his T20I debut for New Zealand against Bangladesh in 2021. He has scored 146 runs in 17 T20I innings at a disappointing average of 12.17 and a strike rate of 117.88. The left-arm all-rounder last played a T20I against Pakistan last month.
The Kane Williamson-led team will play only three T20I matches before the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the USA and West Indies in June. Ravindra will represent the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
Rachin Ravindra Has Not Played A Lot Of T20Is – Colin Munro
Colin Munro said that Rachin Ravindra‘s chances of featuring in the T20 World Cup are slim due to players like Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, and Michael Bracewell. Munro emphasized that time would ultimately determine Ravindra’s inclusion in the playing XI.
“Tough one. Rachin has not played a lot of T20Is for the Kiwis. You got Michael Bracewell who along with Mitchell Santner is the top one and two spin bowling all-rounder. The wickets in the Caribbean are also going to spin. You also got Glenn Phillips, another spin-bowling all-rounder. So, not too sure about him being in playing XI. Time will tell,” Munro said, as quoted by TOI.
The 24-year-old made a significant impression with his performances in ODIs. The southpaw had an exceptional ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, where he dominated some of the world’s best bowlers. He scored 578 runs at an average of 64.22, including three centuries.
The young sensation was awarded the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023, marking him as the first New Zealander to achieve this honor. He showcased his talent by scoring 911 runs and claiming 23 wickets in international cricket last year.
Azam Khan Has Been Great For Us – Colin Munro
Colin Munro praised Azam Khan’s impact on the Desert Vipers during the ongoing ILT20 tournament. He emphasized the importance of other batters, including himself, filling the void left by Azam at their best in the upcoming matches.
“Azam has been great for us in this short period of time. We knew what we were getting when Azam came. But he is going back to Pakistan, not playing the next game. It is now time for other batters who have not stepped up to step up, myself included,” Munro added.
Our Destiny Is In Our Hands – Colin Munro
Desert Vipers are currently positioned fifth in the ILT20 standings with six points from three wins in eight matches. Munro emphasized the importance of delivering in upcoming matches to secure a playoff berth.
“Our destiny is in our hands, if we score here, nobody’s going to remember the previous games,” Munro emphasized, highlighting the team’s determination to perform well and secure a spot in the playoffs.”
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