IPL 2024: CSK’s Rachin Ravindra purchased for Rs 1.8 crore, proving to be a steal | Cricket News – Times of India
CHENNAI: Rachin Ravindra’s IPL career may be just two matches old, but the thrill-a-minute opener has already illustrated that he is a box-office T20 player in Indian conditions. After enjoying a dream IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a 15-ball 37, Ravindra tormented the Gujarat Titans bowling attack by smashing 46 off just 20 deliveries.With back to back impactful knocks, the Kiwi batter has not only massively contributed to CSK’s successive victories but also ensured that the team is not missing the services of first-choice overseas opener Devon Conway (who is on the sidelines with a thumb injury). Ravindra’s high returns are a reward for CSK’s forward thinking and smart work at the auction. Even though the southpaw displayed his batting might on Indian pitches in th...