New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra‘s fan-following has soared via the roof because the Cricket World Cup 2023 marketing campaign has progressed. As the Kiwis all however sealed a spot within the semi-finals of the match, organising a date with hosts India, Ravindra visited his grandparents in Bengaluru. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Ravindra’s grandmother appears to be doing the ‘nazar utarna‘ ritual for the batter, going the standard approach to make sure the younger star going additional in his profession after early stardom.

In the video, it may be seen that Rachin’s grandmother is performing the ritual whereas the Kiwi star is seated on a settee. The video has gone viral on social media.

Rachin Ravindra at his grandparents dwelling in Bengaluru.

– This is a gorgeous video.pic.twitter.com/o7wgZ1mPiN

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 10, 2023

Rachin has been considered one of New Zealand’s most constant performers within the World Cup to date. After his staff’s dominant win towards Sri Lanka, Rachin talked about his journey of breaking into the nationwide staff and dwelling his childhood dream as the group at M Chinnaswamy stadium chanted his identify.

“It’s a pretty surreal feeling. Grateful for the support, especially playing in Bangalore. The crowd chanting my name is something I will never take for granted. Dreamt of it as a child. Very happy to be here, lucky enough it worked out. Six to 12 months ago, I was not even in the frame. Good to get the job done and get into the playoffs. Lucky enough to have come here in my teenage years on club tours. That has helped me a lot. Nice wickets to bat on. If you play positive cricket, you get rewarded. The guys have adapted well. You talk to Kane, Devon, who are legends,” Rachin stated.

After the match towards Sri Lanka, the place Ravindra scored 42 runs, he spoke about idolising Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson.

“It’s a humorous one. I’ve idolised Kane. I’ve idolised lots like Virat Kohli, Steven Smith, Joe Root. But Kane… his leadership, on and off the field, just keeps it calm. When you are young, you take the game on, lucky to have come off,” he stated.