The first Test between India and New Zealand, to be held at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, will hold extra significance to NZ star Rachin Ravindra.
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The 24-year-old is of Indian descent, and has a deep connection to the city of Bengaluru.
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Ravindra's parents, Ravi Krishnamurthy and Deepa, hail from the city.
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On the other hand, his grandparents, T. Balakrishna Adiga and Poornima, still live in Bengaluru.
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In his youth, Ravindra would travel to Bengaluru from Wellington every year to play club cricket.
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"I know Dad will be here watching. You pinch yourself on the journey," Ravindra said before the game.
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In IPL 2024, Ravindra turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) southern rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK).