Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Rachin Ravindra Reveals Manchester City Fandom, Praises Chris Woakes
Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand cricketer who also enjoys football.
He said Manchester City is his favorite Premier League team.
He likes how the club controls games and plays football.
Manchester City once hosted him at the Etihad Stadium.
He watched them play Tottenham, although they did not win.
Ravindra also watched Spain play Portugal in Dallas.
He said that experience was one of the best days of his life.
He thinks Chris Woakes would be a good football centre-back because he handles the ball well and understands the game.
Rachin Ravindra said he supports Manchester City and enjoys their style of football.
Ravindra was hosted at the Etihad Stadium for Manchester City’s Premier League match against Tottenham.
He also attended a Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal in Dallas.
Ravindra said the match may have been Ronaldo’s final international appearance.
He identified Chris Woakes as a cricketer capable of playing centre-back in football.
- Who
- New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra discussed his football interests and named Chris Woakes as a talented footballer.
- What
- Ravindra revealed his support for Manchester City and described football matches he had attended.
- When
- He shared the comments in an interview with JioStar; no specific interview date was provided.
- Where
- He attended a Manchester City match at the Etihad Stadium and a Spain-Portugal match in Dallas.
- Why
- Ravindra said he likes Manchester City’s playing style and game control.
- Favorite club
- Manchester City
- Cricket team
- New Zealand
- Stadium visit
- The Etihad Stadium, for Manchester City versus Tottenham
- Other match attended
- Spain versus Portugal, a Round of 16 match in Dallas
- Football player praised
- Chris Woakes
- Suggested position
- Centre-back
- Interview source
- JioStar