The left-handed batsman gained widespread recognition after his merciless assault on Yash Dayal of the Gujarat Titans
Rinku Singh has become the talk of the town ever since his outstanding performance in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League. Playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders, he showcased his skills by delivering crucial cameos that completely transformed the games.
Although Rinku had been a part of the league since 2018, he was not a regular player in the starting lineup during his initial years. However, his exceptional batting displays in 2023 earned him a spot in all 14 games for his team. He accumulated an impressive total of 474 runs with a remarkable strike rate of 149.53, including four half-centuries.
The left-handed batsman gained widespread recognition after his merciless assault on Yash Dayal of the Gujarat Titans. Rinku smashed five sixes in a single over, securing a victory that will be remembered for ages by KKR fans. Despite his team's journey ending in the league stages, Rinku's remarkable performances and consistent record in domestic cricket led to his selection for the Indian national team, creating a true rags to riches story.
Speaking about his maiden India call-up, Rinku revealed that his mother got very emotional and he couldn't control his tears of happiness. "I was in Noida with my friends when I got a call about my selection. Immediately after the news I called my mother and she got very emotional. Listening to her emotion-laced voice, I couldn’t control the tears of happiness. They were waiting for this moment for a while now," he said to JioCinema.
Stating that it was a dream come true, he said, "It is a nice feeling because I have worked very hard to reach here. I picked up cricket almost 10-12 years ago and the one goal my parents set for me was to represent the country. They felt IPL is played by so many but only a few get picked for the Indian team so they wanted me to make the most of my opportunities in IPL and get to the Indian team. And now their dream is about to come true."
Rinku also mentioned that his family faced plenty of financial hardships and he always wanted to help them overcome it. "I have seen my family face financial struggles and I wanted to help them overcome through cricket. That desire to get them out of the grind kept me going. It kept me motivated to work hard and keep up my efforts," he said.
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