Achi news desk-
Keeping a clear head and showing plenty of positive intent has helped Chennai Super Kings batsman Rachin Ravindra make a strong start to his Indian Premier League (IPL) career, said the team’s batting coach Michael Hussey.
Ravindra emerged as the New Zealand all-rounder as a promising prospect for IPL teams after finishing as the fourth highest run-scorer in the 50-over World Cup in India last year with 578 runs including three centuries.
Some Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans had hoped Ravindra would join them, given his roots in the city, but after joining their fierce southern rivals Chennai in the player auction, the 24 age reached the top in his first IPL season.
“Yeah, he’s had a great start. He’s been great to watch. He’s just come here full of energy and wants to learn so much and make a positive impact on the team environment. He’s great,” said the former Australian batsman. Hussey told reporters.
“He enjoys his time and absorbs as much information as he can.”
After taking two catches – including a stunner to dismiss Virat Kohli – and making 37 off 15 balls in Chennai’s win over Bengaluru last week, Ravindra smashed 46 off 20 balls to set the stage for Tuesday’s 63-run win over Gujarat Titans.
“He really feeds off the crowd as well. Once he got a couple of good shots off early (against Gujarat), his confidence grew and he believed he could perform on this stage,” added Hussey.
“I think he went out there with a clear mind and a positive attitude.”
