Rinku Singh, a rising phenomenon, has joined the Indian team training for the T20 World Cup 2024, which begins in June. The southpaw has been picked to the travelling reserves and is now in New York with the squad.
Rinku posted a photo to his Instagram story with colleagues Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, and the trio appeared to be strolling along the street.
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The Kolkata Knight Riders also shared the shot on Instagram, confirming Rinku’s inclusion in the New York team.
Sanjay Manjrekar expresses his surprise at Rinku Singh’s exclusion
Sanjay Manjrekar a former Indian cricketer recently shed light on the Men in Blues precautionary approach in ICC events by pointing out that Rinku didnt secure a spot in their 15man squad. He suggested that the selectors prioritized reputation over performance for some seniors who participated in the T20 World Cup 2022.
Manjrekar wrote the following in his Hindustan Times column:
“Given that the selectors said not much credence will be given to IPL performances while selecting the World Cup squad, it’s surprising that the last T20 WC performance of the senior batters was not a red flag. The same yard stick did not apply for Rinku Singh, who would have walked into that WC squad based on his recent T20 international performances.”
Sanjay Manjrekar
Rinku the gamechanger has aced 15 T20Is for India smashing 356 runs at a sensational strike rate of 176.23 and an astounding average of 89. His exclusion caused quite a stir on social media leaving fans buzzing with anticipation. Time holds the key to whether the Men in Blue will rue the absence of an impactful finisher like him.