Rachin Ravindra Bags ICC Player Of The Month Award For October 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2023. Young New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra won the prestigious award for his impressive performances with both bat and ball in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Rachin Ravindra beat South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock and Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah to claim the award. The southpaw is the leading run getter in the World Cup, scoring 565 runs in 9 matches at an impressive average of 70.62 and a strike rate of 108.45.

Ravindra got off to a spectacular start to his ODI World Cup career, scoring 123 runs off 96 balls against England. He scored 116 runs in just 89 balls against arch-rivals Australia. He amassed a total of 406 runs at an average of 81.20 across the six matches in October.

Very Grateful To Win This Award – Rachin Ravindra

Reflecting on his achievement, Rachin Ravindra expressed gratitude for winning the award, considering it a special month both personally and for the team. He highlighted the experience of playing a World Cup in India as an incredibly special and memorable one.

“I’m very grateful to win this award. It’s been a special month personally and for the team. Being able to play a World Cup in India has been incredibly special,” Ravindra said.

Being Backed By The Team Helps A Lot – Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra mentioned the significance of team support in allowing him the freedom to play his natural game. He appreciated the favorable pitch conditions that aligned with his positive and aggressive style of play during the tournament.

“Being backed by the team helps a lot, being able to go out there with a lot of freedom, and play your natural game. The lucky thing is the wickets have been really nice to bat on, suits my game in terms of being positive and taking the game on,” Ravindra added.

The Kane Williamson-led team have nearly secured a spot in the tournament’s semifinals. The Black Caps have won five out of 10 matches they’ve played. Pakistan and Afghanistan could match their points tally, but their Net Run Rate (NRR) is lower compared to the Kiwis.

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