“Only watching IND vs AUS T20I series to see Rinku Singh’s batting”: Andre Russell.

India’s emerging batting talent, Rinku Singh, has carved a niche for himself with his knack for steering teams to victory from challenging situations. The 26-year-old gained prominence when he orchestrated a remarkable triumph for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2023, smashing five consecutive sixes against Yash Dayal. This stellar performance not only garnered attention but also led to his national debut in a T20I against Ireland in August 2018, following an impressive stint in the T20 extravaganza.

Rinku Singh’s prowess extends to the ongoing five-match T20I series against Australia, where he has delivered impactful cameos of 22* (14) and 31* (9) in the initial matches. His left-handed batting style has earned admiration from teammates, with KKR’s Andre Russell expressing his keen interest in the India vs Australia series solely to witness Rinku Singh’s batting prowess

Russell said “I’ve been watching the games (India vs Australia T20Is) and if I miss something, I tune into the highlights and it’s mostly for Rinku. I’m not surprised by what Rinku is doing. He joined KKR a few years ago. And every time he batted in practice games or in the nets, we saw the potential. He would hit those big shots.”

Russell went on to commend Rinku for seizing opportunities both in the IPL and at the international level, confidently asserting that the young talent is poised to evolve into an even more formidable player in the years ahead

“But getting that opportunity and doing it on the big stage, doing it IPL, finishing games after games, it gives him the confidence that every player desires. He has been a tremendous team man. It’s heartening to someone so young, who has so much passion for the game, doing so well in wearing the blue. And I think he will improve further and become an even better player as the years go by.”