What Rachin Ravindra’s father reveals about his son’s name?
Rachin Ravindra: New Zealand’s young sensation Rachin Ravindra is all set to make his debut in the ongoing World Cup in India. He scored 565 runs at an average of 70 in nine matches he played in the tournament. This includes 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries. He is in the top three in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs so far. In fact, Rachin Ravindra was not in the Kiwi team until a year ago.
His ODI in March this year was his debut match. He made good use of the opportunity and earned a place in the World Cup squad. Considered a ‘Shabaash’ by all, Rachin Ravindra poses a challenge that India must swiftly overcome to secure victory against the Kiwis in the semi-finals. It is known that Rachin Ravindra is an Indian-origin boy who has been widely appreciated in this World Cup. Rachin Ravindra’s home state is Karnataka. His grandparents are currently staying in Bengaluru. With this, Rachin comes to Bangalore regularly and goes. Rachin’s father Ravi Krishnamurthy moved to New Zealand in the 1990s in search of employment. That’s where Rachin Ravindra was born.
What Rachin Ravindra’s Father had to say regarding his son’s name:
Contrary to recent claims, there have been reports suggesting that Rachin Ravindra’s name is attributed to his father, Krishnamurthy, rather than being inspired by legendary Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Rachin Ravindra’s Father Krishnamurti is generally fond of cricket. He is fond of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Rahul Dravid’s ‘Ra’ and Sachin Tendulkar’s ‘Sachi’ have been named ‘Rachin’ to coincide with their names. He recently responded to these reports and claimed that the name was not intentionally given.
Rachin Ravindra’s Father responded that “When Rachin was born, my wife suggested a name. We didn’t even take much time to discuss that name. Because the name is good. Easy to pronounce. As well as small. So, we decided to name it after that. A few years later, it was revealed that the name Rachin was a combination of Sachin and Dravid’s names. But I didn’t name my son intentionally to make him a cricketer.” said Rachin Ravindra’s Father.
IND vs NZ Semifinal
Meanwhile, the first semi-final match of 2023 world cup match will be in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Nov 15th 2PM.
Matrix of matches played by both the teams in world cup 2023.
| India | 9 matches | 9 matches won | 0 matches lost | 18 points | NRR +2.570 |
| New Zealand | 9 matches | 5 matches won | 4 matches lost | 10 points | NRR +0.743 |
Conclusion:
Krishnamurti, Rachin Ravindra’s father, expressed his genuine love for cricket and his admiration for Tendulkar and Dravid. The combination of ‘Ra’ from Rahul Dravid and ‘Sachi’ from Sachin Tendulkar naturally led to the name ‘Rachin.’ However, Krishnamurti clarified that when they initially chose the name for their son, it was simply because it sounded good, was easy to pronounce, and had a pleasing brevity. His intent wasn’t to engineer a future cricket sensation but rather to give his son a name that held personal significance. In light of this revelation, Rachin Ravindra’s name takes on a charming and unintentional connection to cricket, making it a unique and personal story rather than a deliberate strategy for athletic success.