{"id":9933,"date":"2026-05-15T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rachin-ravindra-quits-ipl-camp-to-prioritise-england-test-build-up"},"modified":"2026-05-15T10:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:01:00","slug":"rachin-ravindra-quits-ipl-camp-to-prioritise-england-test-build-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rachin-ravindra-quits-ipl-camp-to-prioritise-england-test-build-up","title":{"rendered":"Rachin Ravindra Quits IPL Camp to Prioritise England Test Build-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) allrounder Rachin Ravindra has stepped away from the IPL to concentrate on New Zealand\u2019s forthcoming Test tour of England, with a red-ball focus in the lead-up to the squad\u2019s departure for the UK. The opening Test of the England vs New Zealand series begins at Lord\u2019s on June 4.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>KKR confirmed on Friday that Rachin Ravindra will not be part of the IPL, instead prioritising New Zealand\u2019s upcoming Test campaign in England.<\/li>\n<li>Ravindra was purchased by KKR for a base price of INR 2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction but did not play a match during the season.<\/li>\n<li>He is set to make his first UK Test tour, having been a steady performer in New Zealand\u2019s Test batting line-up.<\/li>\n<li>The England series starts at Lord\u2019s on June 4, followed by Tests at The Oval and Nottingham later in the month.<\/li>\n<li>Before heading to England, New Zealand will take on Ireland in a four-day Test in Belfast starting May 27.<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand currently sit second in the 2025-27 World Test Championship table, holding two wins and one draw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>KKR confirmation and IPL 2026 context<\/h2>\n<p>KKR\u2019s decision was made official on Friday, marking Ravindra\u2019s departure from the league to shift attention to New Zealand\u2019s red-ball commitments. At the IPL 2026 auction, KKR acquired him with a base bid of INR 2 crore (around US$208,450). However, despite being part of the franchise setup, he failed to feature in any match throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p>Ravindra was one of eight international players in KKR\u2019s squad, but he was left out of the playing group used during the campaign. The franchise opted for a lineup that leaned heavily on Indian batting options, along with Cameron Green occupying a key middle-order role.<\/p>\n<h2>Test tour details and Ravindra\u2019s recent form<\/h2>\n<p>For New Zealand, Ravindra has been a regular presence in the Test middle order. The England tour will represent his first trip to the UK in the longest format, with a period of preparation in New Zealand planned before the national squad travels.<\/p>\n<p>In the two most recent Test series in New Zealand, he has produced significant runs. He began with an unbeaten 165 against Zimbabwe in August 2025. He then followed that up with a 176 in Christchurch, before contributing scores of 72 and 46 that ended unbeaten in Mount Maunganui\u2014both of those knocks coming against the West Indies in December 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>England schedule and Ireland warm-up<\/h2>\n<p>New Zealand\u2019s England assignment will be their second Test set in the current cycle. The itinerary includes a Test at Lord\u2019s from June 4 to June 8, followed by the match at The Oval from June 17 to June 21, and then a game at Nottingham from June 25 to June 29.<\/p>\n<p>Before the UK leg begins, New Zealand will play a four-day Test against Ireland in Belfast, starting May 27. Only after that match will they move focus fully to the England series.<\/p>\n<h2>World Test Championship position and prior meeting in England<\/h2>\n<p>New Zealand are placed second in the 2025-27 World Test Championship standings, with two victories and one drawn match so far. 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