Rinku Singh Biography — The Untold Story
Hello everyone! Today’s article is all about a talented young cricketer, Rinku Singh! If you’re a fan of cricket, you may have already heard of him, but did you know that he became an instant sensation after smashing 5 consecutive sixes in an IPL 2023 match against Gujarat Titans? Pretty amazing, isn’t it?
But that’s just the beginning of Rinku’s story. So, if you’re a cricket fan or just someone who loves seeing success stories unfold, then make sure to stick around till the end of this video, because you won’t want to miss Rinku Singh’s inspiring journey. Let’s dive in!
Rinku Singh Family Background
Before we jump into Rinku Singh’s impressive cricket career, let’s take a look at his family background and how his upbringing shaped him into the person he is today.
Rinku Singh was born on October 12, 1997, in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. Rinku Singh comes from a modest family background. His father is employed as an LPG gas delivery man, while his brother drives an auto-rickshaw. He is the third child out of five siblings.
Rinku Singh Early Life
In a recent interview, Rinku Singh revealed that he has faced difficult times in his life.
So, let’s take a closer look at Rinku’s journey and how he overcame the odds to become the successful cricketer he is today.
Despite coming from a humble background, Rinku’s love for cricket started at a young age, playing with his brothers and local boys. His talent didn’t go unnoticed, and he earned admission into Delhi Public School, Aligarh through a sports quota, thanks to an unbeaten innings of 68 runs caught the eye of the principal, Swapnil Jain.
However, life wasn’t easy for Rinku, and he dropped out of school after failing in the 9th standard to support his family. He even turned down a job cleaning a coaching center, determined to pursue his passion for cricket and lift his family’s financial burden.
He later talked about this in an interview and said,
“My mom once told me that your father isn’t supporting you, so why don’t you get a job. I thought of taking a job to support my family at a coaching center near us. I thought I’ll get a good job and went wearing a shirt and pant. But I was offered a sweeping job. They said you come and sweep in the morning before anyone comes, no one will get to know you do this. I didn’t like that and I told myself I’ll focus on cricket instead and I left from there. I worked hard and my hard work has paid off.”
Even though his father was against it and he even used to beat him with a stick to stop playing, in 2012 he participated in a cricket tournament called the Cricket World Cup organised by DPS Aligarh. The tournament included teams from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and he ended up scoring 354 runs and taking 8 wickets. He received the Man-of-the-series award and a Motor Bike for his excellent performance at a tournament in Delhi, where his parents were also present. After this achievement, his father became his biggest supporter and never stopped him from playing cricket.
Rinku Singh Domestic Career
Before Rinku Singh became a household name in the IPL, he had already made a name for himself in the domestic cricket. Let’s dive into his domestic cricket career and find out how he made it big in the cricketing world.
Rinku Singh started playing List A Cricket at just 16 years old for Uttar Pradesh Cricket in March 2014. In his first game, he scored an impressive 83 runs, becoming the top scorer of the match. He continued to impress and made his first-class debut for the team in November 2016. With four fifties in his first seven List A matches, it was clear he had something special.
In 2018, he made a blazing 91 not out off just 44 balls against Tripura in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Rinku was initially known for his batting in limited-overs cricket but had a breakout season in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy, where he scored 953 runs in ten games at an average of 105.88 with four centuries and three fifties, making him the third highest run-scorer overall.
Rinku Singh Ban
He got into trouble with the BCCI when he played in the Ramadan T20 Tournament in Abu Dhabi without permission from the BCCI. As a result, he was banned for three months. Despite the ban, he played for Deccan Gladiators and scored an impressive 104 runs off just 58 balls in the final against New Medical Centre, which helped his team win the tournament.
Rinku Singh IPL Career
Rinku Singh was selected by Kings XI Punjab in 2017 for 10 Lakhs, due to his good performances in domestic cricket. Even though he did not get a chance to play in the tournament, it was still a big recognition of his talent. His father stopped working as a distributor of LPG gas when he found out that his son was selected for the IPL team.
In 2018, He caught the attention of an IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, when he hit 91 runs in just 31 balls during a match. They were so impressed that they bought him for Rs 80 lakhs, which was four times his starting price of Rs 20 lakhs. His entire family was overjoyed with his selection.
During a Vijay Hazare Trophy match, Rinku Singh injured his right knee and had to stop playing for 6–7 months. He had surgery and recovered well, but couldn’t play in the 2021 IPL. His father got very worried about him and did not eat for 2–3 days.
In the 2022 IPL mega-auction, Kolkata Knight Riders again bought him for Rs 55 lakhs, which was more than his base price of Rs 20 lakhs.
He became very famous when he hit five sixes in a row in the last over bowled by Yash Dayal to help KKR win against Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2023 match. KKR had to score 28 runs in the last five balls.
Click here to watch Rinku Singh 5 ball 5 sixes.
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So that’s all for today’s article on Rinku Singh’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a star in the IPL. Rinku Singh has proved that hard work and determination can take you a long way. We hope you enjoyed learning about his story and his cricket career.
