Kris Srikkanth asserts that Rinku Singh, a prominent batsman, should be positioned at the sixth spot for the T20 World Cup in 2024….
Kris Srikkanth confidently asserts that Rinku Singh will undoubtedly secure a position as a key player for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Srikkanth further emphasizes that Rinku has solidified his ownership of the No.6 spot through his exceptional performance. Notably, Rinku’s match-winning innings against Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I serves as a testament to his remarkable abilities.
Rinku Singh exhibited his exceptional skills as a middle-order batsman for India during the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan, delivering a remarkable performance. His match-winning knock of 69, coupled with an impressive average of 89 and a strike-rate of 176.24, has garnered praise from Kris Srikkanth. Srikkanth has even gone as far as suggesting that Rinku should represent India in the T20 World Cup 2024, occupying the number six position, following his heroics in the aforementioned match.
In the 3rd T20I against Afghanistan, Rinku displayed exceptional skills as a middle-order batsman for India. At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on January 17, his outstanding performance of an unbeaten 69 runs off 39 balls played a crucial role in India’s comeback from a challenging situation of 22/4. Teaming up with captain Rohit Sharma, who scored a century, their partnership of 190 runs for the fifth wicket not only broke records but also set a new standard for India in T20Is.
The collaboration not only steadied India’s batting but also propelled the team to a dominant score of 212/4. The innings of the Uttar Pradesh batsman, marked by two boundaries and six maximums, played a pivotal role in India’s triumph after a fiercely contested match that went into a double Super Over, ultimately resulting in a clean sweep against Afghanistan in the series.
Rinku Singh has now participated in a total of 15 matches for the Indian team, showcasing an impressive average of 89 and a strike-rate of 176.24. Additionally, he has managed to score two fifties while batting lower down the order.
During a discussion on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth expressed his belief that Rinku should be included in the starting lineup for the upcoming World Cup. Srikkanth emphasized Rinku’s exceptional performance, particularly in the death overs.
According to Srikkanth, “Rinku Singh unquestionably deserves a place in the XI. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to dominate and dismantle opposition bowlers during the final overs. His unbeaten streak in T20I matches is a testament to his skills. Without a doubt, Rinku Singh will be a part of the World Cup squad, occupying the No. 6 position.”
Srikkanth is truly amazed by Rinku Singh’s exceptional skills on the field.
Srikkanth, the former selector, expressed his admiration for Rinku Singh, emphasizing his enjoyment of batting in the middle. Srikkanth commended Singh’s effortless sixes and described his performance as a terrific knock.
