By ALOK SINGH

Who is Rinku Singh? 

Origin and History

On October 12, 1997, India’s Rinku Khanchand Singh was born into a low-income household.

Challenges of Early Life

Rinku Singh was born into a modest family and grew up in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, close to Aligarh Stadium. He was the third of five siblings.

The Cricketing Adventure Begins:

Created List a 16-year-old who made his Uttar Pradesh debut in 2014, scoring 83 points.

Achievement of the Ranji Trophy:

Top scorer for Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy for 2018–19.

Journey of the Indian Premier League (IPL):

Purchased in 2017 by Kings XI Punjab and again in 2018 by Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL Record-Shattering Episode:

Made news on April 9, 2023, when he hit five straight sixes in the Indian Premier League.

Injury Relapse and Recurrence:

Knee injury kept him out of the 2021 IPL, but he recovered well.

Performance of the Man of the Match:

Received his first IPL 2022 Man of the Match award after a standout inning.

Global Premiere:

Made his debut for his country in August 2023 against Ireland.

Notable Performances in T20I:

Played a pivotal innings in the November 2023 T20I match against Australia that ended the match.