Rachin Ravindra Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth 2026

Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand batting all-rounder ruled out of the five-match ODI series against India, starting at Eden Park, Auckland, on 4 November 2026, because his right shoulder has not recovered enough for him to field at full capacity. The 26 year old dislocated the shoulder during a promotional shoot in September 2026, an injury that had already kept him out of the T20I series, and New Zealand Cricket confirmed on 2 November 2026 that he needs more rehabilitation time. With a Test series to follow later in November, coach Rob Walter said the team did not want to take any undue risks with him. Like fellow Black Caps Tim Seifert, added to the ODI squad for the full series, and Glenn Phillips, Ravindra is a key part of New Zealand’s white-ball side, making his absence a significant blow.

Early Life

Rachin Ravindra was born on 18 November 1999 in Wellington, New Zealand, to parents from Bengaluru, Karnataka. His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, is a software architect who played club cricket in Bengaluru before moving to New Zealand in 1997. His first name blends those of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar.

Ravindra began playing in Wellington at five and travelled to India yearly for club cricket with his father’s Hutt Hawks Cricket Club. He played at the Under-19 World Cups in 2016 and 2018, was named a rising star of the 2018 tournament, and earned a Wellington contract for 2018-19. He debuted in first-class cricket for New Zealand A later in 2018 and scored his first List A century against Auckland in November 2019.

Career

Ravindra debuted in T20 internationals against Bangladesh on 1 September 2021 and in Tests against India at Kanpur on 25 November 2021, where his 91-ball rearguard secured a draw. His ODI debut came against Sri Lanka on 25 March 2023. His breakthrough came at the 2023 World Cup in India, where, promoted to number three, he scored an unbeaten 123 off 96 balls against England on debut, the fastest World Cup century by a New Zealander. He added 116 against Australia and 108 against Pakistan, finishing with 578 runs in 10 matches at 64.22, and was named the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2023.

In February 2024 his maiden Test century, 240 against South Africa at Mount Maunganui, was the highest maiden Test century by a New Zealand batter. Later that year he scored 134 at Bengaluru in the historic 3-0 series win in India. At the 2025 Champions Trophy he scored 112 against Bangladesh on debut, the first player to score a century on debut in both the World Cup and the Champions Trophy, then added one in the semifinal against South Africa. He finished as the tournament’s leading scorer (263 runs at 65.75) and was named Player of the Tournament, as New Zealand lost the final to India. In the IPL, Chennai Super Kings signed him for ₹1.8 crore in December 2023, he scored 222 runs in 10 matches in 2024, and Kolkata Knight Riders acquired him for 2026.

Ravindra’s 2026 injury troubles began in September, when he dislocated his right shoulder in a promotional shoot. He missed the T20I series against India, lost 3-2, and although initially named in the ODI squad announced on 11 October, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on 2 November that he and Mark Chapman, who needs two more weeks of hamstring rehabilitation, would miss the whole series. Tim Seifert will now stay for the full series, with Henry Nicholls joining for the first three ODIs and Dean Foxcroft for the last two. Ravindra has not been ruled out of the Tests; management held him back to avoid risking him ahead of that series.

Personal Life

Ravindra is unmarried as of November 2026. He has been widely reported to be in a relationship with fashion designer Premila Morar since 2020, but neither has confirmed their current status, and split rumours are unconfirmed. Away from cricket, his story is tied to his family’s Indian roots, with his childhood trips to play club cricket in India shaping a game built for subcontinental conditions.

He keeps his private life largely out of public view. His parents watched him in India during the 2023 World Cup, and his father has described how the young Ravindra grew up idolising Sachin Tendulkar. As of November 2026 his focus is rehabilitation, hoping to be fit for the Tests later in the month.

Rachin Ravindra Net Worth 2026

Rachin Ravindra net worth in 2026 is estimated at around $2 million by most unofficial trackers, though estimates range from about $1.5 million to $3 million, and no audited figure exists. His income comes from his New Zealand Cricket central contract, first received for 2024-25, his IPL earnings, including the ₹1.8 crore Chennai Super Kings deal in 2024, and endorsements. These figures come from biography sites, not verified financial records, so any single number is an estimate.

The spread reflects how quickly his earnings grew. Before the 2023 World Cup he was a fringe international; within two years he had a central contract, an IPL deal and a Champions Trophy Player of the Tournament award. Until verified earnings appear, his net worth is estimated, not confirmed.

FAQ

How old is Rachin Ravindra?

Rachin Ravindra was born on 18 November 1999, making him 26 on 2 November 2026; he turns 27 on 18 November 2026.

What is Rachin Ravindra height?

Rachin Ravindra height is most commonly listed as 5 feet 11 inches, though some profiles list 5 feet 10 inches. He is a left-handed batter who bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin.

Who is Rachin Ravindra girlfriend?

Rachin Ravindra has been widely reported to be in a relationship with fashion designer Premila Morar since 2020. He is unmarried; neither has confirmed their current status, so split rumours remain unconfirmed.

Why was Rachin Ravindra ruled out of the India ODI series?

Rachin Ravindra was ruled out of the five-match ODI series against India, starting 4 November 2026, because his right shoulder, dislocated in a promotional shoot in September 2026, had not recovered enough for full-capacity fielding. New Zealand Cricket confirmed the decision on 2 November 2026, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Will Rachin Ravindra play the Tests against India?

He has not been ruled out of the Tests. Coach Rob Walter said that with the Test series later in November, the team did not want to take undue risks with his shoulder, hence his ODI absence. His Test availability depends on rehabilitation.

What is Rachin Ravindra net worth?

Rachin Ravindra net worth in 2026 is estimated at around $2 million by most unofficial sources, with estimates ranging from about $1.5 million to $3 million. No verified figure exists; his income comes mainly from his New Zealand central contract and IPL deals.