'CSK guys really..': Rachin Ravindra Highlights Chennai Super Kings' Role In Superb Knock vs IND

After restricting India to its second-lowest Test total ever, New Zealand made the most of the opportunity and attained an enormous lead over the hosts in the first Test in Bengaluru. Rachin Ravindra, who emerged as a revelation for New Zealand a year ago in the ODI World Cup 2023, stood out for his side in the subcontinent again. The left-hander amassed an outstanding 134 to put New Zealand in a commanding position.

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Rachin Ravindra Credits CSK For Outstanding Innings Against India in First Test

Rachin Ravindra's ODI World Cup exploits attracted IPL franchises and hence he became a top prospect in the IPL 2023 auction. Chennai Super Kings eventually made the winning bid and brought the all-rounder on board. Aside from utilising the talent of their recruits, the 5-time champions also take the onus of grooming their players and for that they render services to them even during off season. Rachin Ravindra highlighted the same by revealing how practicing at the CSK academy ahead of the start of the Indian tour paid dividends in the form of his wonderful innings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against India.

"It was an extremely invaluable experience. Before the six Tests in the subcontinent, I thought maybe it would be the best thing for me to go and have a few days training there. A bit more realistic conditions than what we'd -- doctored, used wickets -- in New Zealand, which, you know, wouldn't serve the same purpose.

"The CSK guys really sorted me out and I was able to have four or five days really good training on red soil and black soil wickets. So, that helped me shore up game plans and work on a few positions that I wanted to," he detailed.

This was his second hundred at Bengaluru after making a ton against Pakistan during last year's ODI World Cup .