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Rinku Singh’s Journey from IPL Star to Asian Games Call-Up
After an outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Rinku Singh from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has earned his first call-up to represent India in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. As the talented 25-year-old prepares to wear the national colors, he recently revealed his cricketing idol and the valuable support he has received throughout his career.
Suresh Raina: Rinku’s Cricketing Idol
Rinku expressed his admiration for former Indian batsman Suresh Raina, considering him his idol. He has always looked up to Raina and maintains regular contact with him. Widely known as the ‘IPL King,’ Raina has been providing invaluable guidance to Rinku, sharing his insights and helping him improve his game.
Support from Harbhajan Singh
In addition to Raina, Rinku also acknowledged the support he has received from former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh. Grateful for their assistance, he expressed his appreciation for both Raina and Harbhajan. Their encouragement and praise serve as motivation for Rinku to push himself further in his cricketing journey.
“Suresh Raina has been my idol. I am regularly in touch with him. He is the IPL King and he keeps sharing his inputs with me. He has helped me a lot in my career,” said Rinku while talking to RevSportz.
“Bhajju pa (Harbhajan Singh) has also helped me a lot in my career. I am grateful for their support and whenever such big players talk about you, it motivates you to push yourself more,” added Rinku.
From IPL Breakthrough to Asian Games Call-Up
The talented left-handed batter had a breakthrough season in the recently concluded IPL, scoring an impressive total of 474 runs for two-time champions KKR. His outstanding performance caught the attention of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), leading to his inclusion in the second-string India squad for the Asian Games.
