Rinku Singh named the team he would want to play for if the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), someday, didn’t wish to retain him in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-handed batter said that he would want to represent the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an interview with Sports Tak.
Rinku has been a part of the Knight Riders in the 2018 edition of the T20 league. Although he did not get to play a lot of matches, the Knights did not lose faith in him. It was in the 2022 edition when Rinku almost took KKR past the finish line in a thrilling contest against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
In 2023, Rinku helped his team snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans. With KKR needing 28 runs to win off five balls, he smacked Yash Dayal for five sixes in a row.
Rinku Singh shining for India
Soon after, Rinku went on to make his debut for India on the tour of Ireland. Thereafter, he played some scintillating knocks and showed that he can play the role of a finisher for the Indian team.
However, eyebrows were raised when India did not pick him for the T20 World Cup 2024 that took place in the West Indies and United States of America (USA). India went on to win the tournament after beating South Africa in the final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
In 45 IPL matches, Rinku has racked up 893 runs at an average of 30.79 and a strike-rate of 143.34 with four half-centuries and a top score of 67 to his name. He also has two half-centuries for Team India to show for his efforts.
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