Rachin Ravindra refuses to share POTM award with Kane Williamson, says: ‘He’s got 31 Test hundreds for my one’

Mount Maunganui, Feb 7 (IANS) New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra on Wednesday refused to share the Player of the Match award with Kane Williamson after New Zealand emerged victorious by 281 runs in the first Test against South Africa.
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Ravindra notched up an incredible 240 runs in New Zealand’s first innings total of 511, marking his maiden Test century. His monumental innings, which included a game-changing 232-run partnership with Williamson, propelled him into an elite club becoming only the fourth Kiwi batter who have converted a first Test ton into a double hundred.”Nah, not at all. He’s got 31 Test hundreds for my one so I’m not giving that one. Any time you contribute to the win it makes you feel special. As long as you’re giving your best you’re made to feel you belong and it’s driven well by the coaching staff,” Ravindra said in the post-match presentation.Despite his admiration for Williamson’s influence on his game, Ravindra’s refusal underscored his determination to carve his own path and make a mark in the