Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra said that the Indian team are unlikely to pick Sanju Samson in the playing XI for the 2026 T20 World Cup. As per him, Samson is not only short of runs but also seems down on confidence as well. During a discussion on ESPNcricinfo, Chopra said: “It seems […]

Simon Doull reserved special praise for India’s batting duo of Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh after the first T20I in Nagpur, describing Abhishek’s whirlwind 84 and Rinku’s unbeaten 44 as defining ingredients in a dominant 48-run victory over New Zealand. Speaking as an expert on Cricket Live, Doull emphasised that Abhishek’s power at the top […]

Rinku Singh’s return to the Indian T20I setup came with pressure, expectation and a clear sense of purpose — and the left-handed batter admitted as much after playing a decisive role in India’s emphatic win over New Zealand in the first T20I at Nagpur on Wednesday. A proven finisher, Rinku said he walked out to […]

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh was full of praise for Rinku Singh after the left-hander produced a high-impact cameo in the first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur on Wednesday, January 21. Making a return to the playing XI after being named in India’s provisional squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Rinku wasted no […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has questioned star batter Rinku Singh’s utilization in the first T20I against New Zealand as well. He also wondered whether he can hit sixes as soon as he arrives at the crease. Rinku smashed an unbeaten 44 off 20 deliveries at No. 7 as well. In a video shared on […]

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has urged the Indian team management to not look at star India batter Rinku Singh only as a finisher. Chopra also added that Rinku is capable of being a proper batter, who can adapt to different situations in a T20I game. However, India beat New Zealand by 48 runs in […]

India and Kolkata Knight Riders star Rinku Singh has found himself at the centre of a legal controversy after a police complaint was lodged against him on Monday, January 19, at the Sasni Gate police station in Aligarh. The complaint stems from an AI-generated video shared via Rinku’s Facebook account that went viral and triggered […]

Former India player Mohammad Kaif has said that questions will be raised as to why Rinku Singh was not considered Washington Sundar’s replacement. He also sustained a rib injury during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on January 11, and he was ruled out of the remaining two matches as well. Speaking on […]

Former India cricketer turned commentator Robin Uthappa said that batter Rinku Singh should have been part of India’s squad for the recently concluded five-match home T20I series against South Africa as well. After being overlooked for the series, he was added to the Men in Blue’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad as well. “Rinku should […]

Former India player turned commentator Saba Karim has said that Rinku Singh’s inclusion in the Indian team’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad would have been an easy call for the selectors. He added that the middle-order batter’s absence from the Indian lineup after the 2025 Asia Cup was the biggest surprise as well. During a […]