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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa criticized Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for allowing Rachin Ravindra to practice in their academy in Chennai ahead of Test series against India. Uthappa on his YouTube channel has expressed his thoughts and raised voice for prioritising India's interest.

Ravindra revealed about his preparations in Chennai while receiving his award. It seems, this preparation has worked wonders for 24 years old Ravindra as he ended up being one of the key players for Kiwis to beat India. Uthappa objected CSK's this move considering the fact that Ravindra is ultimately a foreigner and plays against India.

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He stated in his channel, "Rachin Ravindra came here and practiced at the CSK Academy. CSK is a beautiful franchise that will always look after its franchise players but a line has to be drawn where the interest of the country comes ahead of your franchise players, especially when he is a foreign player and comes and plays against our country."

Uthappa who was the part of CSK himself in the 2021 and 2022 further added, "I am not surprised that CSK always go over and above for their players but somewhere in that kindness, maybe I am not saying the right thing, I absolutely love CSK, but when it comes to the country, there should be a line somewhere where we do not cross that line."

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"On the basis of that preparation, Rachin Ravindra batted brilliantly. One of the best knocks by an overseas player. On that wicket, 134 off 157 balls, it was solid batting. He then showed that he is the future of New Zealand cricket," he concluded. 

Will the IPL franchises hear this appeal for national interest? That's the point Indian cricket fans are looking eager to know!