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Jyotirmoy Halder | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Exclusive - 'Probably a five percent chance…': Mitchell McClenaghan reveals how New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra almost missed the World Cup in India

NEW DELHI: One of the shining lights of the just concluded ICC ODI World Cup in India was New Zealand's newest batting sensation Rachin Ravindra. The left-handed batter of Indian origin etched his name in the history book, accumulating the most runs in a World Cup by a debutant. It was one of the many records the 24-year-old set in the mega event.

Ravindra scored a staggering 578 runs in 10 games at an average of 64.22, which included three centuries and two half-centuries. He finished as New Zealand's leading run-getter and fourth overall in the tournament. He also claimed five crucial wickets for the Kiwis with his left-arm spin.

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