Xtra Time Web Desk: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts with his outstanding performances in the IPL 2023. Throughout the tournament, Rinku showcased his prowess by amassing 474 runs at an impressive strike rate of nearly 150, with an average of 59. He became a household name by delivering stellar performances down the order. The cricketer from Aligarh has a very good chance of making it to the India T20I for upcoming tours to West Indies and Ireland.
Team India’s search for a new finisher in T20Is has gained significance with the exclusion of Dinesh Karthik from their plans. While Hardik Pandya has occasionally played that role, his preference lies in batting higher up the order, as he did for the Gujarat Titans in the last two seasons of IPL. Rinku Singh’s exceptional abilities as a finisher were on full display as he propelled the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in challenging run chases, including a memorable 29-run off the final over bowled by Yash Dayal of Gujarat Titans.
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Rinku’s stature in the IPL has grown, earning the trust of KKR management, who have relied on his contributions. One of his noteworthy qualities is his adaptability to different playing surfaces, which he demonstrated throughout the IPL 2023.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the ODI and Test squads for the upcoming India tour of West Indies. While the focus has primarily been on the ODIs, the selectors have already initiated the transition phase for the T20Is by appointing Hardik Pandya as the captain. As the T20I team is yet to be released, speculations are rife that IPL stalwart Rinku Singh is likely to receive his maiden call-up.
The anticipation builds as fans are eager to witness the potential emergence of Rinku Singh at the international level and the team’s new approach in T20 format.