‘Rinku Singh is not Andre Russell or Hardik Pandya’: India's batting order questioned despite big win in 1st T20I vs SA
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Rinku Singh is not Andre Russell or Hardik Pandya’: India's batting order questioned despite big win in 1st T20I vs SA

Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Rinku Singh's batting position in the current Team India T20I set-up. Meanwhile, Chopra was not impressed with the decision to send Rinku to the lower middle order at number 6 and raised a question about whether the team management was being fair with the left-handed batter. Chopra also suggested the same about Rinku's ability to bat up in the batting order where he can take the game forward and asserted that India had the opportunity to send him at number 4 on Saturday, which they wasted. Meanwhile, the former cricketer turned commentator further suggested that Rinku is not someone like Andre Russell or Hardik Pandya but can easily control the innings while batting up in the middle-order.

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IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: Rinku Singh return boosts India’s march for series win in Pune
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: Rinku Singh return boosts India’s march for series win in Pune

The Hindu  

Rinku Singh is among the leading T20 specialists at India’s disposal. He remained in the reserves during India’s triumphant T20 World Cup last year, and his quest to be considered for the longer formats is still a work in progress. Now, in 2025, Rinku sustained a back-spasm during India’s series-opener against England last week that ruled him out for the …

Rinku Singh declared fit, 'ready to play' in 4th T20I vs England: Who will India star replace?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rinku Singh declared fit, 'ready to play' in 4th T20I vs England: Who will India star replace?

Hindustan Times  

India received a major boost on Thursday ahead of the fourth T20I against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune as the team's assistant coach, Ryan Ten Doeschate, declared batter Rinku Singh fit for the match. India's Abhishek Sharma, center, is seen with Rinku Singh, left, after the former hurt his ankle during a practice session ahead of …

Ind vs Eng: Rinku Singh ruled out of next two T20Is due to back spasm
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng: Rinku Singh ruled out of next two T20Is due to back spasm

Deccan Chronicle  

India lower-middle order explosive batter Rinku Singh has been ruled out of upcoming two T20Is against England due to back spasm. The BCCI said Rinku Singh sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first T20I against England on January 22 at the Eden Gardens. Earlier, Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube was announced as the replacement for the injured Nitish …

IND vs ENG: No Mohammed Shami in Chennai too, Abhishek Sharma overcomes injury scare
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: No Mohammed Shami in Chennai too, Abhishek Sharma overcomes injury scare

India Today  

India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that Washington Sundar and Dhruv Jurel replaced the injured duo of Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's playing XI for the second T20I against England in Chennai. Both Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy did not bat in the first game, which India won by seven wickets. Playing at his home ground, his …

IND vs ENG: Rinku Singh ruled out of 2nd and 3rd T20Is due to back injury
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IND vs ENG: Rinku Singh ruled out of 2nd and 3rd T20Is due to back injury

India Today  

India batter Rinku Singh has been ruled out of the 2nd and 3rd T20Is against England due to a lower back spasm, the BCCI announced on Saturday, 25 January. IND vs ENG 2nd T20I Preview Ramandeep Singh and Shivam Dube have been added to the Indian squad after an injury crisis hit the hosts ahead of the 2nd T20I. "Rinku …

Rinku Singh to lead UP in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Not thinking about KKR captaincy
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3 months ago

Rinku Singh to lead UP in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Not thinking about KKR captaincy

India Today  

Rinku Singh will lead Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but he is not overthinking about the captaincy of Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming Indian Premier League. The Vijay Hazare Trophy presents a crucial opportunity for players aiming to make an impression on national selectors, particularly with the Champions Trophy scheduled for February. While Rinku has become a …

Spotlight on Rinku's form, batting position as team India chase series win
4 months, 1 week ago

Spotlight on Rinku's form, batting position as team India chase series win

Deccan Chronicle  

Johannesburg: Rinku Singh's batting slot and circumspect approach must be a cause of concern for the India team going into the deciding fourth T20I against South Africa as the side aims for another bilateral series victory here Friday.Centuries by Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma on either side of an inept batting performance has kept India's nose ahead in the series …

Rinku Singh should open with Abhishek Sharma in Bangladesh T20Is: Saba Karim
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rinku Singh should open with Abhishek Sharma in Bangladesh T20Is: Saba Karim

India Today  

Former India cricketer Saba Karim has picked Rinku Singh as one of the ideal options to open India's batting alongside Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Karim believes that Rinku's explosive batting abilities would complement Abhishek’s aggressive approach, forming a formidable opening pair. According to Karim's opinion that he shared with JioCinema, Rinku Singh’s batting potential could …

Thanks to Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh memes flood social media ahead of India-Bangladesh cricket series
6 months, 1 week ago

Thanks to Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh memes flood social media ahead of India-Bangladesh cricket series

Live Mint  

On September 16, Indian fast bowler Akash Deep was delighted when Virat Kohli gifted him a signed cricket bat during the team's training camp at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Akash Deep’s Instagram Story, however, has reminded Indian cricket fans of Rinku Singh. In late May, Virat Kohli gifted one of his own cricket bats to Rinku Singh during a match …

Rinku Singh plays awful shot to get out right after commentator says 'he should've been in India's World Cup squad'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rinku Singh plays awful shot to get out right after commentator says 'he should've been in India's World Cup squad'

Hindustan Times  

Rinku Singh played a dreadful shot almost immediately after former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris raved about him during the India vs Sri Lanka 3rd and final T20I in Pallekele on Tuesday. Styris said Rinku should have been in India's T20 World Cup squad that won the title in the Americas last month. Rinku Singh was dismissed for 1 immediately …

Rinku Singh reveals chat with India captain Rohit Sharma after T20 World Cup snub
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rinku Singh reveals chat with India captain Rohit Sharma after T20 World Cup snub

Hindustan Times  

Flamboyant India batter Rinku Singh opened up on the T20 World Cup snub as he failed to make it into the 15-member squad but will travel to the USA and West Indies as a reserve player. Rohit Sharma with Rinku Singh during an IPL practice session The left-handed batter scored 356 runs in 11 innings for India at a staggering …

KKR management 'blamed' for Rinku Singh's T20 World Cup snub: 'He was a hero last year. Now he lost his form'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

KKR management 'blamed' for Rinku Singh's T20 World Cup snub: 'He was a hero last year. Now he lost his form'

Hindustan Times  

Flamboyant batter Rinku Singh failed to make the cut into India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup which raised several eyebrows. Rinku Singh was not picked in India's squad for the T20 World Cup. In 15 T20Is he played for India so far, the left-handed powerhouse smashed 356 runs at an astonishing average of 89 and a strike rate …

Rohit Sharma impresses Australia legend with 'honest' Rinku Singh act after T20 WC call: 'Great leadership right there'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma impresses Australia legend with 'honest' Rinku Singh act after T20 WC call: 'Great leadership right there'

Hindustan Times  

Rinku Singh’s exclusion from the 15-man squad recently announced for the T20 World Cup scheduled in June has fuelled a lot of strong reactions. Mumbai Indians player Rohit Sharma with Kolkata Knight Riders player Rinku Singh during an IPL practice session On Thursday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was spotted chatting with the left-hander after the T20 World Cup press conference …

‘Rinku Singh missed out because…’: Irfan Pathan questions 'inconsistency' in Team India's T20 World Cup squad selection
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Rinku Singh missed out because…’: Irfan Pathan questions 'inconsistency' in Team India's T20 World Cup squad selection

Hindustan Times  

Team India's squad for the T20 World Cup was announced on Tuesday, and the biggest shocker from the list was the omission of Rinku Singh from the 15 selected players. Rinku Singh failed to make it to the 15-member India squad for the T20 World Cup. In a selected media interaction, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan replied to a Hindustan …

SA vs IND, 4th T20I: Focus on Rinku’s form and batting position as India eyes series win
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs IND, 4th T20I: Focus on Rinku’s form and batting position as India eyes series win

The Hindu  

Rinku Singh’s batting slot and circumspect approach must be a cause of concern for the India team going into the deciding fourth T20I against South Africa as the side aims for another bilateral series victory here on Friday. Centuries by Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma on either side of an inept batting performance have kept India’s nose ahead in the …

Watch: Rinku Singh's three-word apology after brutal six causes damage to St George's Stadium in 2nd T20I vs SA
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Rinku Singh's three-word apology after brutal six causes damage to St George's Stadium in 2nd T20I vs SA

Hindustan Times  

Demolishing the South African bowling attack in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday, power-hitter Rinku Singh played another stellar knock to strengthen his selection case for the ICC World T20. India's Rinku Singh plays a shot watched by South Africa's wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen Though Rinku played a brilliant knock, his heroics failed to inspire Team India as …

Ashish Nehra picks IPL star as standout performer for India in Australia T20Is: 'He had to play different role'
1 year, 3 months ago

Ashish Nehra picks IPL star as standout performer for India in Australia T20Is: 'He had to play different role'

Hindustan Times  

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav was all praise for spinner Ravi Bishnoi for his exceptional performance in the recently concluded five-match T20I series against Australia on Sunday. Premier batter Shreyas Iyer slammed a brilliant half-century before a nerveless Arshdeep Singh defended 10 runs in the final over to seal India's thrilling six-run win over Australia at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. …

Rinku Singh pushes case for T20 World Cup, Jaiswal, Gaikwad shine; key takeaways from IND vs AUS T20I series
1 year, 3 months ago

Rinku Singh pushes case for T20 World Cup, Jaiswal, Gaikwad shine; key takeaways from IND vs AUS T20I series

India TV News  

A 4-1 series win kick-off India's preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024. A new-look Indian team took down Australia in a low-profile T20I series, which seemed absurd due to its close scheduling with the end of World Cup 2023. Rinku Singh rises further India might be looking for a finisher alongside Hardik Pandya for the T20 World Cup 2024 …

'Rinku Singh contender for Team India’s T20 World Cup squad but...': Ashish Nehra's word of caution for KKR star
1 year, 3 months ago

'Rinku Singh contender for Team India’s T20 World Cup squad but...': Ashish Nehra's word of caution for KKR star

Hindustan Times  

Despite missing the services of seasoned campaigners, India will expect to put on an improved show in the final T20I of the 5-match series against Australia on Sunday. Nehra said that Rinku's performances have opened everyone's eyes The middle-order batter top-scored for India in the penultimate match of the series. Talking about Rinku in the lead-up to the final encounter …

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh's late blitz, Axar Patel's spin trap and other takeaways from 4th T20I
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh's late blitz, Axar Patel's spin trap and other takeaways from 4th T20I

Firstpost  

Suryakumar Yadav won his first series as skipper of Team India as the Men in Blue produced a clinical display to beat Australia by 20 runs in the fourth T20I in Raipur on Tuesday. While the focus ahead of the game were on returning stars like Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar, Rinku Singh was at his usual best with the …

'I tune in to India's matches to watch Rinku Singh bat': Andre Russell
1 year, 3 months ago

'I tune in to India's matches to watch Rinku Singh bat': Andre Russell

Hindustan Times  

Andre Russell was waiting for Rinku Singh. Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell and Rinku Singh bump fists during the Indian Premier League Russell was finally ready to pass on the finisher's baton to Rinku. From seeing the youngster toiling hard in the nets, making every possible effort to be a team man, Russell now tunes in to a T20I featuring …

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh has made the 'finisher' role his own, says ex-Australian cricketer
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh has made the 'finisher' role his own, says ex-Australian cricketer

Firstpost  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich was all praise for dashing India batter Rinku Singh, saying that the 26-year-old is one such batter who can get going from the word “go”. Rinku Singh has been impressive in the ongoing T20I series between India and Australia so far, having scored an unbeaten 22 off 14 balls and 31 off nine balls in …

Rinku Singh excels in MS Dhoni-like finishing role against Australia to receive Suryakumar's stamp of approval
1 year, 3 months ago

Rinku Singh excels in MS Dhoni-like finishing role against Australia to receive Suryakumar's stamp of approval

Hindustan Times  

Outscoring Suryakumar Yadav and playing fewer balls than the India captain, newcomer Rinku Singh batted at a strike rate of 344.44 against Australia in the 2nd T20I of the five-match series on Sunday. Announcing his arrival in the high-profile T20I series between India and Australia with a blistering knock, Rinku has remained keen on doing justice to his finisher's role …

'Hardik and Dhoni did that for us but post that': Former cricketer makes staggering comparison for Team India star
1 year, 4 months ago

'Hardik and Dhoni did that for us but post that': Former cricketer makes staggering comparison for Team India star

Hindustan Times  

Rinku Singh once again lived up to his status as a potential match-winner for Team India as the KKR star helped his country begin their post-ODI World Cup campaign on a strong note. Rinku hammered an unbeaten knock of 22 runs off 14 balls as India successfully chased down a target of 209 runs against Australia in their first T20I, …

IND vs AUS T20: ‘Mai World Cup bhi jeetvaunga’, Netizens laud Rinku Singh
1 year, 4 months ago

IND vs AUS T20: ‘Mai World Cup bhi jeetvaunga’, Netizens laud Rinku Singh

Live Mint  

The World Cup concluded with a heartbreak for the Indian team last Sunday. Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav's 42-ball 80 and an unbeaten cameo by Rinku Singh helped the hosts chase down an Indian best of 209 against Australia in a T20I thriller. India lost three successive wickets including two run-outs on balls four and five before chase-master Rinku got the …

Only behind Suryakumar Yadav! Rinku Singh achieves massive feat in his debut T20I innings for India vs Ireland
1 year, 7 months ago

Only behind Suryakumar Yadav! Rinku Singh achieves massive feat in his debut T20I innings for India vs Ireland

India TV News  

Rinku Singh picked up in international cricket from where he left in the IPL as he ended up getting the player of the match in his debut innings smashing a 21-ball 38 in the second T20I against Ireland. Rinku struck at 180.95 and it is the second highest strike rate for an Indian player in his debut innings in T20Is …

India vs Ireland: Rinku Singh announces himself as all-round Men in Blue clinch T20I series with 33-run win
1 year, 7 months ago

India vs Ireland: Rinku Singh announces himself as all-round Men in Blue clinch T20I series with 33-run win

Firstpost  

Rinku smashed a 21-ball 38, collecting two fours and three sixes in his maiden international innings as India restricted Ireland to 152/8 after setting them a challenging target of 186. Rinku Singh announced himself in international cricket in style as India defeated Ireland by 33 runs in Malahide on Sunday to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I …

Rinku Singh: 'One goal my parents set for me was to represent the country'
1 year, 7 months ago

Rinku Singh: 'One goal my parents set for me was to represent the country'

Firstpost  

While Rinku Singh has the Indian Premier League to thank to achieving fame and success at such an early stage in his career, the middle-order batter insists the goal was always to represent the Indian team down the road, something his parents had been dreaming of since his childhood. On Friday, Rinku fulfilled that dream by getting his maiden international …

'He could be the next Dhoni or Yuvraj': Kiran More's blockbuster T20 World Cup take on 'brilliant' Indian batter
1 year, 7 months ago

'He could be the next Dhoni or Yuvraj': Kiran More's blockbuster T20 World Cup take on 'brilliant' Indian batter

Hindustan Times  

The Asia Cup, that begins end of this month, followed by the ODI World Cup at home, starting next month, remain India's primary focus as of yet. Kiran More highlighted the need for a tailor-made finisher in India batting line-up for T20 World Cup next year Former India wicketkeeper batter Kiran More, in conversation with Jio Cinema, however was more …

Rinku Singh credits 'special IPL innings' for selection into India's squad for Asian Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Rinku Singh credits 'special IPL innings' for selection into India's squad for Asian Games

Firstpost  

Though he was overlooked for India’s squad for the five-T20I series against West Indies, Rinku made the cut for the Hangzhou Asian Games scheduled from 23 September to 8 October. New Delhi: Crediting the “special IPL innings” for changing his life, Uttar Pradesh batter Rinku Singh said he was left emotional when he received his maiden India call up for …

Rinku Singh's Social Media Post After India Call-Up For Asian Games 2023 Goes Viral
1 year, 8 months ago

Rinku Singh's Social Media Post After India Call-Up For Asian Games 2023 Goes Viral

ABP News  

While Kolkata Knight Riders star Rinku Singh had a breakthrough season in the Indian Premier League this year, he had failed to earn an India call-up despite his consistent performances in the cash-rich league. Take a look at Rinku's social media post here: Meanwhile, the squad These stand by players are Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda and …

WI vs IND: Rinku Singh could have been a better option than Tilak Varma in T20I squad, says Aakash Chopra
1 year, 8 months ago

WI vs IND: Rinku Singh could have been a better option than Tilak Varma in T20I squad, says Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Aakash Chopra feels that Rinku Singh would have been a better option than Tilak Varma in the India T20I squad for the West Indies tour unless the Mumbai Indians batter is expected to play at No.3. India's T20I squad for West Indies T20Is Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, …

Indian Premier League: The reign of the master blasters
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Premier League: The reign of the master blasters

Live Mint  

Defending champions Gujarat Titans were dark horses in their debut season in 2022. Fortunately for RR, Parag’s early dismissal for 5 in 7 balls set up the Hetmyer show, and hopefully we’ll see him batting a notch or two higher, going forward. Meanwhile, KKR’s second win of the season came from another lower order blitz—a century stand between Rinku Singh …

Five sixes bat used by Rinku was KKR captain Rana’s
1 year, 11 months ago

Five sixes bat used by Rinku was KKR captain Rana’s

The Hindu  

The bat with which Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh hit five successive sixes against Gujarat Titans actually belonged to his captain Nitish Rana, who reluctantly gave it to his teammate. The left-handed Rinku hammered successive sixes off Yash Dayal from the last five balls of KKR's run chase to hand his side a miraculous three-wicket win in their IPL match …

IPL 2023: Rinku Singh’s bat used to hit five consecutive sixes vs GT was originally KKR captain Nitish Rana’s
1 year, 11 months ago

IPL 2023: Rinku Singh’s bat used to hit five consecutive sixes vs GT was originally KKR captain Nitish Rana’s

The Hindu  

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh’s bat with which he smashed Gujarat Titans for five consecutive sixes in the last over to win in a dramatic fashion, was reluctantly given to him by his captain Nitish Rana. I have played the entire Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy and the last four to five matches of last year with this bat,” Rana …

Rinku Singh opens up on mindset while facing last over vs GT: There was a bit of doubt in my mind
1 year, 11 months ago

Rinku Singh opens up on mindset while facing last over vs GT: There was a bit of doubt in my mind

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh has opened up on his mindset while facing the last over against Gujarat Titans, saying there was a bit of doubt in his mind. Speaking to KKR captain Nitish Rana in a video released by IPL, Rinku said there was a bit of doubt in his mind before the last over since he hadn’t …

Watch: Needing 28 off 5, Rinku Singh bludgeons 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 in unbelievable last-ball finish as KKR beat GT
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Needing 28 off 5, Rinku Singh bludgeons 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 in unbelievable last-ball finish as KKR beat GT

Hindustan Times  

Rinku Singh produced an incredible performance for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the side's 2023 Indian Premier League game against Gujarat Titans on Sunday evening, as he smashed five successive sixes when the side needed 28 to win off the last five balls. The third six followed a long chat between GT's stand-in skipper Rashid Khan and Dayal, but Rinku …

Rinku Singh, the most successful batter for UP this season
3 years, 4 months ago

Rinku Singh, the most successful batter for UP this season

Hindustan Times  

Rinku Singh’s willow talked, yet again, as he hit another half-century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 Trophy, in Gurugram, on Friday, but couldn’t save former champions Uttar Pradesh from facing a thrilling two-run defeat against Saurashtra in an Elite Group E match. On Friday too, Singh did his best, striking an unbeaten 63, which came off 41 balls with …

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