Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand international cricketer known as a left-handed batting all-rounder who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin.

Born on 18 November 1999 in Wellington, New Zealand, he is of Indian origin with roots in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

His parents, Ravi Krishnamurthy, a software architect and former club-level cricketer, and Deepa Krishnamurthy, both moved from Bengaluru to Wellington in 1997.

His maternal grandfather, Balakrishna Adiga (also referred to as T.A. Balakrishna Adiga), is a noted educationist and former principal of Vijaya College in Bengaluru, while his grandmother is Poornima Adiga.

Ravindra began playing cricket at the age of five, influenced by the game and figures like Sachin Tendulkar, and developed his skills through local clubs including the Hutt Hawks Cricket Club founded by his father.

He represents New Zealand across formats, plays domestic cricket for Wellington, and has featured in the Indian Premier League for teams such as Chennai Super Kings as well as other franchise leagues.

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    Siblings

    Rachin has one sibling, a sister named Aisiri.

    She was born and raised in New Zealand alongside him in a household that blended Indian cultural traditions with Kiwi life.

    Career

    Ravindra’s cricket path began in school and junior ranks in Wellington, where he debuted for his school side as a teenager and became a leading wicket-taker.

    He represented New Zealand in the Under-19 World Cups in 2016 and 2018, earning recognition as a rising star after the latter tournament.

    Rachin Ravindra and his family PHOTO/Time of India

    He made his first-class debut for New Zealand A and secured a domestic contract with Wellington.

    His international career started with a T20I debut against Bangladesh on 1 September 2021, followed by a Test debut against India in Kanpur later that November, where he showed resilience in difficult conditions.

    He debuted in ODIs against Sri Lanka on 25 March 2023.

    The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup marked his breakthrough, as he scored three centuries – including an unbeaten 123 against England, 116 against Australia, and 108 against Pakistan – finishing with 578 runs and establishing himself as a top-order batter capable of thriving in subcontinental conditions.

    He continued to develop across formats, contributing significantly in Tests with a notable century in Bengaluru during New Zealand’s historic series win in India in 2024, and delivering strong performances in limited-overs cricket.

    Franchise success has included appearances in the IPL and Major League Cricket with Washington Freedom.

    Accolades

    Ravindra was named the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023 following his World Cup exploits. He also received the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2023.

    In the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy he emerged as the leading run-scorer with 263 runs at an average of 65.75, including centuries, and was awarded Player of the Tournament as New Zealand reached the final.

    Additional recognition includes selection among the rising stars of the 2018 Under-19 World Cup by the ICC and domestic honours such as New Zealand Cricket Almanack Player of the Year considerations.