What began as a few light-hearted comments on social media has now turned into a full-blown fan confusion moment, with many Indian users mixing him up with music composer Palash Muchhal.
The mix-up started after fans noticed a similarity in their facial features and hairstyles. Soon, posts began circulating on Instagram and X, placing their photos side by side, teasing that the two look strikingly alike. The situation became even funnier when fans started visiting Ravindra’s posts and leaving comments that were clearly meant for Palash. Some even joked that they had no idea the composer was playing cricket for New Zealand.
Rachin took the sudden wave of Indian attention sportingly. Known for his calm and grounded personality, he hasn’t reacted publicly to the comparisons, but the internet continues to have its fun. The playful chatter has only grown with every new video clip or photo of him going viral.
Adding to the confusion, some fans also brought Smriti Mandhana into the conversation.
Some fans tagged him repeatedly, urging him to “clear the confusion,” while others joked that even he must be surprised to see his name linked to a New Zealand cricketer.
Rachin Ravindra has built a strong following in India, especially because of his Indian roots and impressive performances. Still, the lookalike moment has given fans a new reason to talk about him. The ongoing banter is likely to fade as quickly as it appeared, but for now, it has added a fun, unexpected twist to his growing popularity.
In the end, no one seems upset—neither the cricketer nor the composer. It’s simply one of those harmless social-media storms where fans enjoy themselves, and celebrities become part of the joke without even trying. And if anything, it has only brought more attention to Rachin Ravindra’s profile, adding a humorous chapter to his journey in the cricket world.
