Rinku Singh, a talented Indian cricketer, established his name in the cricketing world by wearing the outstanding colours of the KKR in the IPL. Rinku Singh stands tall as a dynamic finisher, a maestro at changing the momentum of a game, holding a bat filled with magic and dedication.

Since the start of the Indian T20 League (IPL) in 2008, the competition has featured rags-to-riches stories nearly every year. One of those most motivating stories is that of Rinku Singh, an Indian left-handed batter. Rinku, who hails from Aligarh, began his cricket career by representing Uttar Pradesh.

Rinku Singh’s outstanding skills and tendency for explosive innings have shone strongly across the cricketing stage during the electrifying IPL atmosphere. His steady drive and ability to increase the run rate, particularly in crisis times, make him an invaluable addition to KKR. Singh’s particular style, characterised by difficult strokes and strong knocks, impressed fans and left opponents in despair.

Early Life of Rinku Singh :

Rinku Khanchand Singh, born on October 12, 1997, is an Indian international cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman in the middle order and a part-time right-handed off-break bowler. Singh is playing for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He made his international debut for India in August 2023 when he played against Ireland in The Village.

Singh, the third of five siblings, was born into a poor family. His father, Khanchandra Singh, worked for an LPG distribution company. Singh spent his early years in a two-room quarter near Aligarh Stadium in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. This housing was given to him by his father’s employers.

Domestic Career :

Rinku  represented Uttar Pradesh at under-16 and under-19 levels, as well as Central Zone at under-19.He made his List A cricket debut for Uttar Pradesh in March 2014, at the age of 16. He made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy on November 5, 2016.He was Uttar Pradesh’s best run-scorer in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, with 953 runs in ten matches.

 IPL Auction Price History of Rinku Singh:

In February 2017, Kings XI Punjab purchased Singh at auction in 10 lakh for the 2017 Indian Premier League season. In the 2018 IPL auction, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) paid 80 lakh for him.Singh was scheduled to play for KKR in the 2021 Indian Premier League, however he was forced to withdraw by a knee injury and replaced by Gurkeerat Singh Mann.

KKR retained him in February 2022, and he played for them in the IPL 2022. He received his maiden Man of the Match award (and a cheque for one lakh) after scoring 42 runs in 23 balls against the Rajasthan Royals.Singh broke a record in an IPL match against Gujarat Titans on April 9, 2023, when he scored five sixes in the final over to successfully chase down 29 runs, the highest-ever chase in the final over in IPL tournament history.

Rinku Singh’s spotlighting match :

Rinku really stepped into the spotlight in the 2023 season. He will be KKR’s designated finisher. Rinku’s finest hour came in a league game against the Gujarat Titans, when he hammered Yash Dayal for five consecutive sixes in the final over of the game to give KKR an unexpected victory.

Rinku’s finishing abilities caught the attention of the BCCI selectors, who chose him for the away T20I series against Ireland. He has scored some useful runs for India in the little opportunities he has had so far, and he appears to be a reliable batter to have in the middle order.

Suspension

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended Rinku for three months on May 30, 2019, after he participated in the Ramadan T20 Tournament in Abu Dhabi without having applied for permission to play.

International Career :

Rinku  made his international debut on August 18, 2023, against Ireland in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) at The Village. In the following game, he scored 38 runs before getting removed on the final ball of the innings.On November 23, 2023, he scored 22 runs off 14 deliveries in the opening T20I against Australia in Vishakhapatnam.

He was selected to India’s squad for the 2023-24 trip of South Africa in November of 2023.On December 19, 2023, he made his one-day international (ODI) debut against South Africa. He hit 17 runs and bowled Rassie van der Dussen. On December 21, 2023, he scored the winning run against South Africa in the second One Day International (ODI) match.

FAQs about Rinku Singh :

Q1. How is players IPL salary determined?

A1. Players  IPL salary is determined through the player auction process conducted by the IPL franchises. Teams bid for players, and the highest bidder secures the player’s services for that particular season.

Q2.What is Rinku Singh base value for IPL 2024?

A2. Rinku Singh retained by KKR for Rs 55 lakh, means Rinku Singh paid Rs 55 lakh by KKR.

Q3.Why did Rinku Singh sell for 55 lakhs?

A3. KKR signed him in 2018 for ₹80 lakhs, but his first three seasons delivered only mediocre results. Although he developed into a match-winner in subsequent years, KKR released him for the 2022 season. His reacquisition happened at a reduced price of Rs 55 lakh.

Q4. What was the price of Rinku Singh for the year 2018-21 IPL?

A4. Rinku Singh paid  Rs 80 lakh by KKR in 2018 IPL auction.

Q4.How much Rinku Singh given for the year 2022-23 IPL season?

A4. Rinku Singh given Rs 55 lakh by KKR in 2022-2023 IPL season.

Q6.How many IPL runs has Rinku Singh scored?

A6. Rinku Singh has an IPL total of 725 runs scored.

Q7.What was Rinku Singh’s IPL 2023 run total?

A7. In the IPL 2023, Rinku Singh scored 474 runs.

Q8.When did Rinku Singh play his first IPL match?

A8. Rinku  played his first  IPL in  2018.

Q9.Rinku Singh has hit how many sixes in the IPL?

A9. In the IPL, Rinku Singh has hit 38 sixes.

Q10.Against which IPL team did Rinku Singh win the match for KKR in the last over?

A10.Gujarat Titans in 2023 IPL.