The KKR batsman Rinku Singh has won hearts all over the internet – Everything You Need to Know
Yes, the left-handed batsman Rinku Singh is the man who has changed the fate of the Kolkata Knight Riders and made the unbelievable thing possible yesterday night. Following the incredible win over Gujrat Titans with back-to-back sixes, he has been trending since last night all over the internet.
Following Kolkata Knight Riders’ victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan congratulated the team and wished Rinku Singh by posting an edited image of the cricketer’s face on his Pathaan poster.
Rinku responded to Shah Rukh’s tweet and thanked him for his love. Rinku had played a crucial role in the match by hitting five successive sixes in the final over, leading KKR to a memorable victory. KKR co-owner Juhi Chawla was also present at the match, and a video of her cheering for the team and wiping tears from her eyes during the tense final over has been circulating on social media.
From Jhulan Goswami to Munaf Patel, every cricketer congratulated Rinku on the emphatic win and everyone felt the emotion when everything was lost and out of nowhere Rinku Singh stood at the forefront. What Russell couldn’t do, Rinku Singh did it all by himself and the entire India as well as other IPL fans across the globe have showered their love on social media.
Who is Rinku Singh? – All You Need to Know
Rinku Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India on October 12th, 1997, he is the next gem of India, who has emerged from the roots and is shining for KKR this season.
Singh is a left-handed batsman and occasional left-arm spinner who made his debut in the IPL in 2018 for KKR. He was originally signed as a replacement for the injured Kamlesh Nagarkoti. In his debut season, he played in just one game and scored 3 runs.
However, in the following season, he had a breakthrough performance for KKR. He played in 11 games and scored 160 runs at an average of 32.00 and a strike rate of 146.79. He also hit 11 fours and 9 sixes during the season.
Singh has also played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In his debut season in the Ranji Trophy, he scored 647 runs in 8 matches at an average of 71.88, which included two centuries and four half-centuries. He was also the leading run-scorer for Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2018-19 season, where he scored 305 runs in 12 matches at an average of 33.88.
Overall, Rinku Singh is a promising young cricketer with the potential to make a big impact in the IPL and beyond.
