The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad, sparking a flurry of reactions from fans, especially over the exclusion of Rinku Singh. The contentious selection decision contrasts with Singh’s subdued IPL 2024 campaign so far, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have primarily utilized him as a finisher.
Despite a recent promotion to number 3 against Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 29, Singh failed to capitalize on the opportunity, accumulating 123 runs in 9 matches with a strike rate of 150.00.
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The India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad, as unveiled by the BCCI, includes stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya. However, Singh finds himself among the reserves, alongside players such as Shubman Gill, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan, signaling a glimmer of hope for a potential call-up should circumstances permit.
🚨India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 announced 🚨
Let’s get ready to cheer for #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jIxsYeJkYW
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2024
Several netizens took to social media to express their dismay, questioning the rationale behind overlooking the talented batsman.
One user voiced their disbelief, highlighting Singh’s impressive statistics: “How can you drop someone with an average of 89 and a strike rate of 180 for India? #JusticeForRinkuSingh.” Another user sarcastically remarked on Singh’s omission, stating, “You dropped Rinku Singh whose average and strike rate is a dream for many and someone who literally saved India in a lot of matches. Hahahahah, you guys are funny.”
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The sentiments continued to pour in, with many advocating for Singh’s inclusion based on his consistent performances in T20Is. “Rinku Singh deserved to be in the main squad, man. He’s given his everything in T20Is. Just considering his current IPL performance is not justified,” one fan emphasized.
I think Rinku Singh’s recent past performance for Team India shouldn’t have been ignored.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 30, 2024
The one player I feel sorry about is Rinku Singh. He had done almost everything to warrant a place but so did Shivam Dube
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 30, 2024
The last time India played a T20I 🤯
Justice for Rinku Singh! pic.twitter.com/3VtUa0LOQ3
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) April 30, 2024
Sorry Rinku Singh, we failed you.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 30, 2024
When you find out Rinku Singh averages 89 with a strike rate of 176 is not in World Cup squad pic.twitter.com/0LEeHGKPFs
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 30, 2024
Me finding rinku singh & Sandeep sharma in T20 World Cup team. #T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/P9iZDhiYRQ
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) April 30, 2024
Speechless! Angry! Sad!
How on earth you can drop Rinku Singh? He sealed his place even before the IPL began. When are we going to get rid of favouritism and politics in Indian cricket. #KKR | #RinkuSingh pic.twitter.com/vysdcF3xzc
— KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan) April 30, 2024
Rinku Singh can easily walk in any team’s Playing XI but not this clowncci’s 15 member squad
💔 pic.twitter.com/EQiYW9qu1H— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) April 30, 2024
Rinku Singh deserves a chance in team India. 🇮🇳
What’s your thoughts on this? #TeamIndia #IndianCricketTeam #T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/MS3G5LZdnv pic.twitter.com/sh68lFnVza
— 🧢1⃣0⃣ (@CapXSid) April 30, 2024
Justice for Rinku Singh pic.twitter.com/OCwVAdLgDT
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) April 30, 2024
Feeling bad for Rinku Singh. Man performed in whatever opportunity he got and still dropped from the T20 World Cup. He’s our best finisher at the moment. pic.twitter.com/J6LrWitJMD
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 30, 2024
Rinku Singh deserved to be in the main squad man, he’s given his everything in T20Is. Just considering his current IPL performance is not justified.
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) April 30, 2024
You dropped Rinku singh whose average and strike rate is a dream for many and someone who literally saved india in lot of matches hahahahah you guys are funny
— Archer (@poserarcher) April 30, 2024
