Rinku Singh is a promising young Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off-break bowler. He hails from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh and is the first player from his hometown to play in the IPL[2].
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## Domestic Career
- Made his List A debut for Uttar Pradesh in March 2014 at age 16, scoring 83 runs in his first match[1]
- Played his first Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in November 2016[1]
- Had a breakout season in 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, scoring 953 runs in 10 matches at an average of 105.88 with 4 centuries and 3 fifties, finishing as the 3rd highest run-getter[1][2]
## IPL Career
- Bought by Kings XI Punjab in 2017 IPL auction for 10 lakhs, but didn't get to play[1]
- Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 for 80 lakhs, 4 times his base price[1]
- Has played 45 IPL matches for KKR, scoring 893 runs at an average of 30.79 and strike rate of 143.33[4]
- Known for his aggressive batting style, earning him the nickname "Rinku"[2]
- Holds the record for most sixes (5) hit in the last over of a successful IPL chase, winning a game for KKR against GT in 2023[3]
## International Career
- Made T20I debut for India against Ireland in August 2023[2][4]
- Played his first ODI against South Africa in December 2023[2][4]
- Considered a strong contender for India's T20 World Cup squad in 2024 as a finisher[4]
Rinku comes from a humble background, with his father working as an LPG cylinder delivery man and a brother as an auto-rickshaw driver[1]. Despite the challenges, he has risen through the ranks to become one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket[2][4].
Citations:
[1] https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/rinku-singh
[2] https://crictoday.com/cricket/series/rinku-singh/
[3] https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/rinku-singh-723105
[4] https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/106742-rinku-singh-playerprofile
[5] https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/10896/rinku-singh
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