

Updated On: 21 December, 2023 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul Patil
At every workplace there is always a quiet achiever. One that ticks all the KPI’s but hardly gets noticed. In the Black Caps setup Daryl Mitchell is that guy

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell during the recent ODI World Cup; (right) Rachin Ravindra. Pics/AFP
There were 14 New Zealanders in the auction this year, but all eyes were on the fortunes of youngster Rachin Ravindra. A magnificent performance in the ODI World Cup meant that a massive pay day was only a matter of time. But auction dynamics are unpredictable and purchase prices often depend on several variables.
Rachin has tremendous potential, but his T20 pedigree still needs to be refined. A chance to sharpen his short format game in the Fleming-Dhoni ‘academy’ is a golden opportunity and knowing Rachin’s hunger for knowledge, I am sure he will only benefit from the experience. Plus, at 24 years of age, Rs 1.8 crore is a sizeable deposit for a brand-new house in Wellington.