Rinku Singh Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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• Rinku Singh, an Indian cricketer, rose to prominence when he achieved fame for smashing five consecutive sixes during a 2023 IPL match against the Gujarat Titans. Within the domestic circuit, he represents both Uttar Pradesh and Central Zone teams. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has played for Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

• From a young age, he had a keen fascination with cricket and would often engage in friendly matches with his siblings and the local boys.

• After witnessing Rinku Singh’s exceptional unbeaten innings of 68 runs, the principal of Delhi Public School, Aligarh, Swapnil Jain, granted him admission through the sports quota. In this photo, Rinku Singh (on the right) is captured during his school days, accompanied by a friend.

• Due to his impoverished background, he made the difficult decision to withdraw from school after failing in the 9th grade, in order to provide for his family.

• Once, he received an offer to work as a cleaner at a coaching center. However, he disliked the job and decided to focus on cricket in order to improve his family’s situation. In an interview, he shared that his mother had advised him to find a job when his father was unable to provide support. Motivated by her words, he attempted to secure a job at a nearby coaching center, dressing formally with hopes of obtaining a desirable position. Unfortunately, he was only offered a role as a sweeper, with the suggestion that he come in early to clean before anyone arrived, ensuring no one would know his true role. This proposal did not sit well with him, causing him to reassess his options and prioritize his passion for cricket. With determination, he dedicated himself to the sport and eventually reaped the rewards of his hard work. According to CNN-News18, he recalled this experience during the interview.

• comes from a modest upbringing, with his father working as an LPG delivery man and his brother as an Auto Rickshaw driver. Rinku Singh, alongside his family,

• His family consists of nine members, all residing in a compact two-room house situated within the premises of an LPG distribution company. Despite building a three-storeyed house later on, his parents continue to reside in the humble abode.

• Despite his father’s disapproval and physical punishment to deter him from playing cricket, he participated in the Cricket World Cup tournament organized by DPS Aligarh in 2012. This tournament included teams from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and he emerged as a standout player with 354 runs and 8 wickets. His exceptional performance earned him the Man-of-the-series award, which was a Motor Bike. His parents witnessed this achievement firsthand in the audience, and from that moment on, his father became his biggest supporter. He never faced physical punishment or opposition from his father regarding his cricket endeavors again.

• In all three formats and across different categories such as Under-16, Under-19, and Under-23, he played for the Uttar Pradesh team. Remarkably, in his first appearance in the Vijay Merchant Trophy, he amassed an impressive total of 154 runs.

• He made his first appearance in a one-day match for Uttar Pradesh against Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on 5 March 2014, where he achieved a score of 83 runs off 87 balls.

• He made his T20 debut for Uttar Pradesh against Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 31 March 2014. During the match held in Jaipur, he achieved an impressive score of 24 runs from just 5 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes.

• In 2014, he played for Central Zone Under-19, followed by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association XI in 2015, and Indian Board President’s XI in 2018. During his early career as a player, Rinku Singh…

• He made his debut in the Ranji match for Uttar Pradesh against Punjab on 5th November 2016. In the first innings, he scored 50 runs, and in the second innings, he remained unbeaten with a score of 43 runs.

• His popularity in domestic cricket soared as he consistently scored runs in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, maintaining an impressive average of over 50.

• Rinku Singh was purchased by Kings XI Punjab in 2017 at the base price of Rs 10 lakhs. However, he was unable to participate in any matches throughout the season. It’s worth noting that Preity Zinta, the owner of Kings XI Punjab, shares a connection with Rinku Singh.

• Upon learning that his son had been chosen for the IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab in 2017, his father made the decision to leave his profession in LPG distribution.

• Rinku Singh proudly showcases the accolade he earned as the leading scorer for Uttar Pradesh in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy. He amassed a total of 803 runs in 9 matches during the group stage and an impressive 953 runs in 10 matches throughout the tournament. Additionally, he achieved four centuries, with unbeaten scores of 149, 149, 150, and 163 runs.

• Rinku Singh gained attention from an IPL Franchise after his impressive performance of scoring 91 runs off just 31 balls for Mumbai Indians. This outstanding display led to him being bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 80 lakhs, surpassing his base price of Rs 20 lakhs. His entire family was overjoyed with his selection, as it meant he could now plan a lavish wedding for his sister Neha. Rinku expressed his excitement, stating that ever since he was chosen in the auction the previous year, he had been envisioning a grand wedding for his sister. The fact that KKR had acquired him for Rs 80 lakhs only strengthened his determination. Notably, Shah Rukh Khan, who is a co-owner of KKR, was also involved in Rinku Singh’s journey.

• After being selected in IPL, Rinku Singh’s monthly family income of 12000 from various sources underwent a significant change. In a practice session, Rinku Singh is captured on the left side, alongside Abhishek Nayar, a scout from KKR.

• He made his IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 8 April 2018, achieving a score of 6 runs from 6 balls.

• In the 2018 IPL, he played 4 matches and scored a total of 29 runs. His average was 7.25 and he had a strike rate of 93.54. His highest score in the tournament was 16 runs. Additionally, he managed to take 4 catches.

• In the 2019 IPL, he participated in 5 matches, scoring a total of 37 runs. His average was 18.50, and his strike rate was 108.82. The highest score he achieved was 30 runs. Additionally, he managed to take 1 catch throughout the tournament.

• In the 2020 IPL, he achieved a total of 11 runs in a single match, with an average of 11 and a strike rate of 100. Additionally, he was able to secure 1 catch throughout the tournament.

• sustained a meniscus tear in his right knee during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match, resulting in his exclusion from cricket for a period of 6-7 months. After undergoing a successful operation and making a full recovery, he unfortunately was unable to participate in the 2021 IPL.

• After learning about his injury, his father became stressed and went without eating for 2-3 days. In a later interview, Rinku discussed this difficult period and expressed his dedication to training and his team’s unwavering belief in him. The previous year had presented challenges for Rinku as he suffered a knee injury while attempting a double in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In that moment, thoughts of the IPL crossed his mind. Medical professionals recommended surgery and predicted a recovery time of 6-7 months. Naturally, Rinku was not excited about being away from cricket for such a long period. This situation deeply affected his father, who lost his appetite for several days. Rinku reassured his father that the injury was just a part of the game. As the sole provider for his family, setbacks like these naturally caused concern. Despite feeling sadness, Rinku remained confident in his ability to quickly bounce back.

• In the 2022 IPL mega-auction, KKR once again secured his services for a price of Rs 55 lakhs, surpassing his base price of Rs 20 lakhs.

• In the 2022 IPL, he achieved a total of 174 runs across 7 matches, maintaining an average of 34.80 and a strike rate of 148.72. His highest score was an impressive 42 runs not out. Additionally, he showcased his fielding skills by taking 9 catches throughout the tournament.

• Rinku Singh’s outstanding performance against Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 IPL earned him his first Man of the Match award. He scored 42 runs off 23 balls with a strike rate of 182.61, securing him the prestigious IPL accolade.

• During the 2022 IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants, he managed to score 18 runs off 5 balls in the final over delivered by Marcus Stoinis. Unfortunately, he was dismissed on the second-last delivery, resulting in KKR’s loss by a close margin of 2 runs.

• After hitting five consecutive sixes in Yash Dayal’s final over, he seized the spotlight and guided KKR to victory against Gujarat Titans (GT) in an IPL 2023 match. KKR required 28 runs from the last five balls.

“Rinku Singh is the Knight that #KKR deserves and needs at this moment. #GTvKKR #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema | @KKRiders”

On April 9, 2023, JioCinema tweeted.

• Rinku revealed that prior to being acquired by KKR, he was struggling with poverty in his hometown and had considered quitting the game in order to support his family.

• Following his remarkable achievement of hitting five consecutive sixes against Gujarat Titans (GT) in an IPL 2023 match, he reflected on his family background and revealed, “In the past, my father and older brother would earn a modest income of approximately Rs 6-7 thousand per month. However, due to the size of my family, I found myself with no alternative but to commit myself entirely to cricket.” Recalling the numerous challenges he encountered throughout his life, he expressed, “I have faced numerous hardships, but perhaps now, in these moments of triumph, I am being rewarded by a higher power for enduring those difficult days.”

• KKR tweeted about Rinku’s heroic performance, while their coach Chandrakant Pandit drew comparisons between him and legendary players Ravi Shastri and Javed Miandad. In an interview, Rinku expressed his confidence and excitement, stating that it was the best performance of his life and now the whole country is aware of his abilities. He mentioned that he had previous successful performances which gave him the confidence for this one. Rinku also expressed his gratitude for being compared to renowned players like Shastri and Miandad. The most memorable reaction for him was from Nitish, who sprinted towards him and they narrowly avoided a collision, creating a great moment. Pandit ji also embraced Rinku tightly and was almost moved to tears, appreciating how Rinku saved their team’s dignity and respect.

Lord Rinku dominates with a fabulous score of 1,6,6,6,6,6! 🏏🔥 #GTvKKR | #AmiKKR | #TATAIPL 2023 pic.twitter.com/eW87VQUtHe

On April 9, 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders tweeted as @KKRiders.

• Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of KKR, tweeted a picture where Rinku Singh was featured in a modified poster of Khan’s movie Pathaan.

Shah Rukh, my dear friend ♥️ I adore you and appreciate your unwavering support. Thank you! https://t.co/WYswjeFsvm

On April 9, 2023, a tweet was posted by Rinku Singh with the username @rinkusingh235.

• The player from Aligarh who made history by becoming the first to play in the IPL.