New Zealand’s Ravindra relishing ‘dream’ World Cup conflict with India

Nov 12 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s in-form batsman Rachin Ravindra is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with World Cup hosts India in Mumbai on Wednesday when the Black Caps tackle Rohit Sharma’s aspect with a spot in subsequent Sunday’s closing at stake.

The 2 nations will face off on the Wankhede Stadium with Ravindra having emerged as one of many stand-out gamers in his first World Cup, hitting 565 runs in 9 innings to sit down second on the listing of main scorers on the event to this point.

“You dream of enjoying towards a full crowd towards India, who’ve gone unbeaten at Wankhede, a floor with a lot historical past,” stated Ravindra, who will flip 24 the day earlier than the ultimate.

“We’ll keep stage, we’ll attempt our greatest. We all know we won’t win each recreation of cricket…however we’ll see the way it performs out.”

Ravindra has made a significant impression for New Zealand with the bat, hitting a century towards England in his first look on the event earlier than additionally reaching triple figures towards Australia and Pakistan.

Born in New Zealand to Indian dad and mom, he stated it had been “surreal” to listen to his identify chanted by native crowds as he grew to become the primary New Zealander to hit three centuries in a World Cup, a feat that earned him the ICC’s Participant of the Month award.

“I am very honoured,” he stated of the award. “In the event you have a look at the names nominated on that listing it is fairly particular to be among the many greats of the sport.

“I do not essentially play for private accolades however the recognition is at all times good from the governing physique.

“Doing it for the staff, that is the great thing about it. You may find yourself with that award a number of instances in your profession however I feel should you’re contributing to successful cricket, that is what issues to me.”

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