New Zealand’s younger batter Rachin Ravindra was on Wednesday topped ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023. Rachin introduced himself to the world as he reigned supreme throughout final yr’s ODI World Cup amassing 578 runs and has been acknowledged for his on-field prowess. The 24-year-old confronted fierce competitors for the coveted accolade however managed to beat the likes of South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka speedster Dilshan Madushanka and India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. “It’s obviously a very special feeling. Whenever you get recognised by the ICC for something it is always special. Reflecting back, it has been a pretty whirlwind last year and having the opportunity to play so much cricket in so many different environments has been very special,” Rachin mentioned, in keeping with ICC.

Rachin left his mark with scintillating performances within the ODI all year long as he scored 820 ODI runs at a mean of 41 and a strike price of 108.03. He scalped 18 with an financial system of 6.02.

In the T20I format, Rachin struggled to dwell as much as his World Cup picture as he added simply 91 runs to his identify at a mere common of 18.20 and a strike price of 133.82. He additionally managed to say 5 wickets with an financial system of 9.11.

Rachin confirmed early glimpses of his potential when he made his 50-over debut in March final yr towards Sri Lanka.

He started his profession with a knock of 49 and went on to show his price with the ball as nicely by choosing consecutive three-wicket hauls throughout New Zealand’s away collection towards Pakistan and England.

With some helpful contributions, Rachin was backed by the administration and was added to the Kiwis World Cup squad. He repaid the belief by scoring a half-century towards India and slammed a ton throughout Blackcaps’ spirited chase whereas going through Australia. He confirmed his high quality by scoring his second ton within the World Cup towards Pakistan’s top-pace line-up.

He scored probably the most runs for New Zealand within the competitors with the likes of Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma and Player of the Tournament Virat Kohli bettering his tally.

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