“Rinku Singh could be India’s next big finisher after MS Dhoni & Yuvraj Singh” Former Wicket Keeper Kiran More.

Rinku Singh’s exceptional performance in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season saw him accumulate an impressive 474 runs in 14 matches, boasting an average of 59.25 and a strike rate of 149.53. His outstanding form suggested that a debut call-up to the Indian national team for T20 cricket was imminent. However, his patience was tested when he wasn’t included in the squad for the five-match T20I series against the West Indies.Eventually, Rinku’s moment arrived as he earned a place in the India squad for the three-match T20I series against Ireland and the upcoming Asian Games.

The opportunity to make his international debut was granted, and he donned his first international cap in the inaugural T20I against Ireland on August 18 at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground in Dublin.Known for his adept finishing skills during his IPL campaign earlier in the year, Rinku Singh’s proficiency as a finisher caught the attention of former Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More.

More drew parallels to cricket luminaries like MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, who excelled as finishers during their international careers. Expressing optimism about Rinku’s future, More anticipated that the diminutive batter would thrive in a similar finisher’s role for the Indian team, showcasing his potential to contribute effectively in crucial match situations.

More remarked “I have been waiting for his opportunity in the Indian team. And that batting position, of No.5 and 6, he will perform well in that spot and can end up being a brilliant finisher. We all have seen MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh. After that, we haven’t got a player like them. We tried making such players, but it didn’t work so far. Tilak Varma is also there, he too can perform that role. Rinku is also a brilliant fielder. And I have seen him in domestic cricket as well, he has improved a lot I feel.”