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[ Watch] Rachin Ravindra And New Zealand Stars Receive Grand Welcome At Airport

Poulomi Chakraborty

New  Zealand's Grand Homecoming (Source: @BLACKCAPS/x.com)New  Zealand's Grand Homecoming (Source: @BLACKCAPS/x.com)

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After ending the Champions Trophy, along with immense thrills and a heartbreak, the New Zealand side has finally touched down in their homeland. Even after starting the tournament with a thrilling victory, they failed to continue their form in the high-voltage final against India.

Despite a heartbreaking end to the tournament, New Zealand’s cricket heroes received a grand welcome at Auckland Airport. Fans turned up in full force, celebrating the Blackcaps with love and admiration. The Blackcaps shared the heartwarming video on social media.

Fans Welcome Their Superheroes With Love

Another ICC event final break New Zealand’s heart. Starting the tournament with a strong win against Pakistan, they continued shining in the tournament. However, in a tense final against India, their form faltered at the worst moment. Batting struggles in the first innings put them on the back foot, and their bowling couldn’t turn the tide in the second. With a heartbreaking 5-wicket defeat, they ended up being the runner-up.

After the heartbreaking end, the Kiwis returned to their homeland. After touching down at the Auckland airport, the entire squad received a warm welcome from the fans. Dressed in jerseys and full of excitement, kids cheered loudly, making the homecoming truly special.

Just not the fans; journalists were also there, as Rachin Ravindra was seen interacting with them. Meanwhile, young fans eagerly approached for autographs, and the players made sure not to disappoint, happily signing for them. The heartwarming moment was shared by the New Zealand cricket team on social media.


New Zealand Announces T20I Squad Against Pakistan

After the Champions Trophy, New Zealand is focusing on its next assignment. They are all set to face Pakistan in a limited-over series, containing five T20Is and three ODIs. The series will commence on March 16, and they announced their T20I squad. As the Kiwis are set to face the Men in Green, some key players will be missing out due to their IPL commitments.

With key players like Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, and Glenn Phillips unavailable, Michael Bracewell steps up as captain. His current form can be a huge asset for the side. Along with that, Ish Sodhi, Tim Seifert, and Finn Allen’s returns will boost the squad.