Ravichandran Ashwin commended Rinku Singh’s batting skills in difficult circumstances and likened him to a ‘left-handed Dhoni’. Ravichandran Ashwin explained that although Rinku cannot be directly compared to the legendary Dhoni, he has gained praise for his composed demeanor when batting. Rinku Singh secured a position in India’s T20I team after an outstanding performance in the IPL 2023, when he demonstrated his ability to successfully conclude matches.
He delivered an exceptional effort during the third T20I against Afghanistan in Bengaluru, when he forcefully scored an undefeated 69 runs off 39 balls, saving India from a challenging situation of 22 for 4. Teaming up with captain Rohit Sharma, the batsman from Uttar Pradesh played a crucial role in an undefeated partnership of 190 runs for the fifth wicket, showcasing his significant influence in international cricket.
“He is someone I would describe as a left-handed Dhoni.” Currently, I am unable to draw a comparison between him and Dhoni due to Dhoni’s significant stature. However, I am referring to the poise and self-control that he exhibits. He has regularly been accumulating a large number of runs for the Uttar Pradesh squad and successfully earned a place in the Indian national team. He spent several years on the KKR bench. Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned on his YouTube channel that during his time at KKR, he was informed that despite not having the opportunity to bat during practice, he diligently retrieved all the balls struck by batters in throwdowns and returned them to the bowler.
“Subsequently, he has maintained a long-standing association with the franchise, diligently exerting effort for UP and consistently demonstrating his readiness to rescue the Indian team from challenging circumstances or successfully conclude an innings.” The team’s composure remains consistent regardless of whether they are batting first or chasing. “His demeanor during the latter part of the innings is an additional advantage,” he continued.
Rinku Singh is on the brink of becoming a T20I prodigy.
Since his debut in August 2023 against Ireland in Dublin, the 26-year-old has quickly established himself as a prominent player in T20Is. The left-handed batsman has demonstrated excellent performance with 356 runs in 11 innings, with a fantastic average of 89 and a striking strike rate of 176.23. In addition to his impressive statistics, he has achieved two scores of fifty runs, which include an undefeated 69 against Afghanistan and a remarkable 68 not out off 39 balls against South Africa in Gqeberha last December.
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