As India prepares for the deciding fourth T20I against South Africa, the team is facing concerns over Rinku Singh's batting slot and approach. However, with a history of success at the Wanderers 'Bull Ring', the Indian team remains confident of a collective batting effort to secure the series. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, fresh off a record-breaking victory in the last T20I series in South Africa, will look to continue his impressive track record. However, the dip in form of T20 expert Rinku Singh may prove to be a hindrance in India's plans to emerge victorious.
In a nail-biting match, the Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final match of the 2024 Indian Premier League. The two teams had battled it out in the Qualifier 1, with the Knight Riders having secured their spot in the finals. But the Sunrisers put up a strong fight, only to be narrowly defeated by the Knight Riders in the ultimate showdown. This marks the third IPL title win for the Kolkata Knight Riders, cementing their position as one of the top teams in the league.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has criticized the team management for not giving enough opportunities to Rinku Singh in the first T20I against South Africa. Despite winning the match, Chopra argues if it was fair to keep Rinku down the batting order when he has a track record of scoring runs whenever given the chance to bat up the order. Chopra believes that Singh is more than just a finisher and should be promoted up the order as he can drive the game and has been successful at it in the past.
Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions of Indian Premier League, have announced their retention for the upcoming season, leaving fans surprised. Despite winning their third title in 2024 under the leadership of Shreya Iyer, the franchise has decided to release their title-winning captain. Instead, they have retained just four players and released the rest of the squad, including big names like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.
Kolkata Knight Riders have retained Rinku Singh, the top retention for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, for an astounding price of Rs. 13 crore. This left-handed batter was originally signed by KKR for a fraction of his current worth - only Rs. 55 lakh - at the last mega auction. With his earnings multiplying by almost 24 times, this move has put Singh in the spotlight as one of the highest-earning players in the IPL.
The Kolkata Knight Riders pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh entertained the crowd with their fifties on day three of the Ranji Trophy match against Punjab. The duo's partnership of 120 runs set the foundation for Uttar Pradesh's massive first innings total of 556/9, taking a lead of 346 runs. Punjab struggled at 49/1 at stumps, while Haryana secured a vital first-innings lead over Madhya Pradesh thanks to Harshal Patel's unbeaten 72 and Yuzvendra Chahal's gritty 27.
In a thrilling match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Team India dominated the 2nd T20 against Bangladesh thanks to a stellar performance by their middle-order batsmen. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh stood out with their impressive knocks of 74 and 53 runs, respectively, with Rinku's celebration of his 'God's Plan' tattoo going viral on social media. Hardik Pandya also contributed with a quickfire 32 runs. With a total of 221 runs, India looks poised to seal the series, unless Bangladesh can chase down their target of 222 runs.
India's Rinku Singh scored a quick and unconventional fifty in the second T20I against Bangladesh, helping the team recover from a shaky start and post a strong total of 221/9. Singh's partnership with Nitish Kumar Reddy was crucial, with the two adding 108 runs for the fourth wicket in just eight overs. Despite good hitting from Hardik Pandya and Riyan Parag, Bangladesh's bowlers were unable to contain India's aggressive batting, except for Taskin Ahmed who finished with impressive figures of 2/16 in his four overs.
Indian cricket team's Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh's impressive partnership leads India to a strong position of 101 for three after the first 10 overs against Bangladesh in the second T20I match in Delhi. Bangladesh's pacers had earlier taken three wickets in the Powerplay to put a dent in India's innings.
In an exclusive interview with JioCinema, former Indian cricket team selector Saba Karim suggested that Rinku Singh and Abhishek Sharma should open for India in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. With Rinku's aggressive playing style and Abhishek's steady batting, the combination could prove to be a strong force at the top of the order. The Indian squad for the series also includes the return of Mayank Yadav after his successful rehabilitation, along with other promising players like Nitish Reddy and Riyan Parag.