Coming to the end of a year that's seen him break into the Blackcaps and put his name on cricket's global stage, 2024 promises to be even bigger for Rachin Ravindra.
At just 24, Ravindra was arguably the breakthrough player of this year's Cricket World Cup in India.
In 10 games, Ravindra scored 578 runs at an average of more than 64, with centuries against England, Australia and Pakistan, and took five wickets with the ball.
Those numbers saw Ravindra net a $350,000 contract in next year's Indian Premier League, as Chennai Super Kings won the race to win the young Kiwi's signature.
Ravindra isn't the only Kiwi on Chennai's books either.
He'll link up with international teammates Mitchell Santner and Devon Conway, who were part of the Super Kings' title winning side in 2023, coached by former Blackcaps captain Stephen Fleming.
Meanwhile, Daryl Mitchell will also join the side after he picked up $2.7 million at the player auction, sitting second only to Kyle Jamieson as the most expensive New Zealand cricketer to be sold.
"It's pretty exciting," Ravindra said. "You grow up watching the IPL, to be involved in such an amazing and storied franchise is extremely exciting.
"Also being involved with a lot of Kiwi guys - Flem as coach, Daz [Mitchell], Sant [Santner] and Dev [Conway], three guys I've spent a lot of time with on tour recently.
"I couldn't have asked for a better spot to end up, it's an exciting place to go from what I've heard."
Now, though, Ravindra has the chance to tap into the knowledge of some of the best to ever play the game.
Notably, the all-rounder can pick the brains of Indian icon MS Dhoni, who has captained Chennai to five IPL titles and two T20 Champions Leagues, as well as the 2011 World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
And regardless of what unfolds in India, Ravindra knows his experience with Chennai will be priceless.
"It'll be massive," he continued. "Not just from a conditions standpoint, [but] being able to play in India, growing your game in different conditions, playing a format which is played a lot these days.
"Not just that, but then rubbing shoulders with the greats of the game. You've got Dhoni, Jadeja, Mike Hussey the batting coach, Flem. You've got all those amazing heads in there.
"You're mixing with them, and learning all you can. And obviously the facilities are great too.
"All that compiles, and you go in there with a growth mindset and regardless of whether you play or win games of cricket, you're still taking a lot out of it."
For now, though, Ravindra says he won't be distracted from the task at hand with the Blackcaps.
The New Zealand squad still have one final One Day International and a T20 series against Bangladesh, before Pakistan, South Africa and Australia visit as part of the Kiwi summer.
While Ravindra's World Cup performances will go a long way to see him as a fixture in the ODI side, he's still to secure his spot in tests and T20s.
And despite the bright lights of the IPL on the horizon, Ravindra is focused on putting his country over his club.
"The beauty of it is it's such a long way away," he added. "The good thing about the New Zealand environment is we all stay level, present and focus on what's in front of us.
"All that will come in due time. If we're able to focus on the next thing at the current time, it'll hold us in good stead.
"But also, that Kiwi mindset puts things into perspective as well. You're playing the game you love, regardless of the money, you love playing the game and being able to represent your country at the highest level.
"Every single moment is special. That's the mindset I have at the moment."
However, that won't stop Ravindra from enjoying his teammates' success.
Namely, Mitchell's multi-million dollar reward comes after years of toil on the domestic scene, where he had to wait until his late 20s to become a Blackcaps regular.
"I was also intrigued to see how the other boys fared. Obviously watching Daryl's auction was pretty special.
"I'm so happy for him, and he deserves everything he's gotten."
