Cricket-Born in New Zealand, roots in Bengaluru: Ravindra celebrates special ton


FILE PHOTO: Cricket - ICC World Cup - Semi-Final - New Zealand Practice - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India - November 13, 2023 New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra during practice REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

BENGALURU (Reuters) - New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra pumped his fists and flashed a big smile to acknowledge the loud applause that followed his century in the first test against India on Friday, as adoring Bengaluru fans celebrated like he was one of their own.

The 24-year-old had every reason to soak up the adulation after almost single-handedly defying India with a wide array of strokes in his knock of 134, helping New Zealand post 402 for a lead of 356 after they skittled the hosts for 46 on Thursday.

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