Cricket is not just a sport, but an emotion in India. Fans treat it as a religion in India. One such family which is filled with crazy fans is that of Rachin Ravindra, the Kiwi cricketer, whose roots are in India. The grandparents and parents of Ravindra belong to Bengaluru, a popular city in India. The way Rachin was named itself has a cricket context behind it.
Rachin’s father was a former cricketer at club level. Due to several reasons, they had to migrate to New Zealand. His passion was rubbed on to his child, Rachin, who was given the best of the facilities to pursue his cricket career. Ravindra did not just make it to the New Zealand team but has taken over the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 by storm.
As Rachin’s father was a fan of both Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, he named his son Rachin, taking the first two alphabets and last four alphabets from Dravid’s and Sachin’s names respectively. Ravindra has made a name for himself in India, particularly among the Bengaluru crowd in M Chinnaswamy stadium, who have treated their ‘Hometown boy’ with full love.
Rachin Ravindra’s grandmother wishes him luck
After New Zealand’s win in the ODI World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka, their chances for qualifying for the semifinal of the tournament have increased. Ahead of the big matches, Ravindra visited the residence of his grandparents in Bengaluru. He spent some time with his grandparents there. A video has gone viral on the internet where his grandmother was offering prayers to wish him luck.
In the video, the grandmother was seen praying with God and eliminating the bad eyes on him. As Ravindra was seated, his grandmother worshipped the God. “He is my close relative. Krishna is my close relative,” said the grandmother as she offered prayers to Lord Krishna. Ravindra had a passionate laugh about it. The video has taken the internet by storm. Fans appreciated the Kiwi cricketer for following his roots and giving importance to culture.
Watch the viral video here –
Rachin Ravindra at his grandparents home in Bengaluru.
– This is a beautiful video.pic.twitter.com/o7wgZ1mPiN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 10, 2023
Here’s how the fans reacted to the news –
Ohh that’s why he gets so much love in Chinnaswamy.. he is a local boy
— Aman (@CricketSatire) November 10, 2023
He is blessed to have such an amazing family ??
— Cricket Polls (@CricPollsdaily) November 10, 2023
Grandparents are angels whose memories and blessings stay with us forever. This is such a heartwarming video.
— Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) November 10, 2023
Never forget yor roots.
— White knight ? (@santhoshtiger14) November 10, 2023
A grandmother’s love is unconditional, timeless and ever true ? pic.twitter.com/ao2PZjx0GI
— CricWiz (@CricWizTalks) November 10, 2023
Our culture! ??
Love how senior folks have practiced and still follow it with full dedication!
— Sæn (@TheHelmetPunch) November 10, 2023
He’s definitely coming in next IPL, in RCB possibly. What a story it will be if he joins RCB and wins the first title for them!
— Noshad Baloch ?? (@MugheriNoshad) November 10, 2023
Dadi totaka kar Rahi ha taaki sf me india ke khillf run na banaye
Sigma dadi ?
— TROLL PAKISTAN CRICKET (@trollpakistanii) November 10, 2023
Wo toh theak hai par ye aunty kr kya rhi Hain.
— Ambreeeen.. (@Nostalgicc_A) November 10, 2023
Rachin be like: ye mere sath ho kya raha Hai
— Ambreeeen.. (@Nostalgicc_A) November 10, 2023
