Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa criticized the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for allowing New Zealand player Rachin Ravindra to practice at their academy before the Test series against India. Uthappa emphasized that the interests of the country should take precedence over franchise commitments, especially when a foreign player is involved. Ravindra, who was part of the CSK squad in IPL 2024, played a key role in New Zealand's historic 3-0 Test series victory over India, marking a significant achievement for the team.
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa criticized the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for allowing New Zealand player Rachin Ravindra to practice at their academy before the Test series against India. Uthappa emphasized that the interests of the country should take precedence over franchise commitments, especially when a foreign player is involved. Ravindra, who was part of the CSK squad in IPL 2024, played a key role in New Zealand's historic 3-0 Test series victory over India, marking a significant achievement for the team.
•Uthappa stated that national interest should come before franchise commitments.
•Ravindra was part of the CSK squad in IPL 2024.
•New Zealand achieved a historic 30 Test series victory over India.
•Ravindra described the victory as special and hard to quantify.