"He's got a lot of attributes that set him up for success": Southee on Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand captain Tim Southee showered praise on young all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, calling him a ‘magnificent player' after his gutsy knock in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

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Ravindra's effort almost carried NZ to an incredible victory, but Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya had the final say, securing a 63-run win for the hosts. Ravindra, batting at No. 4, played the role of a lone warrior for his side, scoring 92 off 168 balls in a masterclass in patience and resilience.

"I know he [Ravindra] is a magnificent player. He played here for the first time. He must be very, very excited about it. Yeah, we've been excited for a while. We saw glimpses back in New Zealand of his capabilities and what he's got. He's got a lot of attributes that set him up for a lot of success at this level," Southee said.

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