Rachin Ravindra, a talented cricketer from New Zealand with Indian roots, has garnered attention not only for his performances but also for the curiosity around his name. Recently, he played a pivotal role in New Zealand's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals by scoring a century despite a prior injury.
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