Kolkata, May 23 -- Despite limited opportunities with Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL 2026, Rachin Ravindra said his time with the three-time champions helped him stay mentally prepared ahead of New Zealand's upcoming Test tour of Ireland and England.
Ravindra left the KKR camp before the end of the IPL season and returned home to New Zealand for a short break before joining the national squad for the Ireland Test and England series. The left-hander said KKR fully supported his decision, especially since he had not been getting regular game time.
"I mean KKR were very welcoming and understanding of the situation. Obviously, the way it was going, I wasn't playing. The decision was spoken to the CEO and the coach about potentially coming h...