Told "You Will Gain Nothing From Cricket", Rinku Singh Changes Father's Mind

10.04.2023 - 07:19 sports.ndtv.com

Rinku Singh, a young 25-year-old batter, played an unbeaten knock of 48(21)* against Gujarat Titans and gave Kolkata Knight Riders fans something to remember forever.

KKR chased down a target of 205 against the defending champions Gujarat Titans and Rinku Singh was at the heart of that massive chase.

Last year Rinku found himself in a similar situation against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022. He paved the way for KKR's victory but failed to finish the job.

However, this time he ensured that his team won. His father Khanchand saw his son create magic on television hitting five successive sixes against Yash Dayal.

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Rinku Singh has been a major asset for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and he attended a different level of stardom after slamming five sixes in five balls to guide his team to victory over defending champions Gujarat Titans. Rinku recently revealed that he received a special phone call from team owner Shah Rukh Khan following his heroics at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and the Bollywood star has made a sweet promise to the cricketer.

"Has To Win More Games...": Ex-India Selector Urges Rinku Singh To Go Beyond Those 5 6s

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh has emerged as one of the top performers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 so far. Not many will easily forget his crazy knock against the Gujarat Titans earlier this month. With 29 runs needed off the last over, Rinku hit GT pacer Yash Dayal for five consecutive sixes to win the game for his team. Following his exploits, several current and former cricketers have suggested that an 'India call-up' is just around the corner for Rinku.

IPL 2023: Once Struggled For Money, Rinku Singh Aims To Help Poverty-Stricken Cricketers

Kolkata Knight Riders star Rinku Singh's family background is no more a secret to any cricket fan. Only if anyone was left to know about the struggles of the player, his masterclass against Gujarat Titans in the last over of an IPL 2023 match a week ago made him the talk of the town. While the fans, former cricketers and experts of the game are still in awe of Rinku's brilliance against GT, the player continues to shine in the ongoing edition of the T20 extravaganza.

West Indies Great's Huge 'India A' Prediction For KKR Superstar Rinku Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh has taken the Indian Premier League (IPL) by storm with his performances for the two-time champions. In his last three innings, Rinku has registered scores of 46, 48 not out and 58 not out. Against the Gujarat Titans last week, Rinku smashed five sixes in the last over to take his team across the finishing line. West Indies legend Ian Bishop hailed Rinku and made a huge prediction for the southpaw.

Watch: KKR Release Hilarious Video Showing '3 Simple Steps To Become Rinku Singh'

After what he did for Kolkata Knight Riders in the side's third IPL 2023 match, many young cricket aspirants must be wanting to become Rinku Singh. The all-rounder from Aligarh had hit five sixes on the last five balls to help KKR pull off the greatest heist in T20 history by scoring 31 runs in the last over to win a match. Despite KKR needing 28 runs off the final five balls, Rinku did not lose hope and eventually managed to help his side register an unbelievable victory.

Explained: Why Rinku Singh, KKR Star, Hasn't Even Played For India A Yet

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the perfect breeding ground for cricketing talents in India. Over the years, many players have come, made a name for themselves in the T20 league, and gone on to make their international debuts. A new rising star who is knocking on the national team's doors is Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rinku Singh. With his 'Five Sixes' feat against Gujarat Titans, Rinku is making the noise for national selection. But, a surprising fact is that he hasn't even made his India A debut yet.