Rinku Singh
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India hand debut to pacer, Rinku Singh returns to playing XI in first T20I vs Zimbabwe
Cricket | Jul 23, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTIndia handed pacer Ashok Sharma his T20I debut and recalled Rinku Singh for the opening match against Zimbabwe in Harare. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, citing expected early bounce in the pitch.
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Rinku Singh headlines KKR's thrilling victory against LSG; Joins Kallis, Parag in elite list
Cricket | Apr 27, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTStar Kolkata Knight Riders Rinku Singh put in a brilliant performance against Lucknow Super Giants in the 38th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Winning the Player of the Match award, Rinku broke some records as well.
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Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy star as KKR finally open their victory account in IPL 2026
Cricket | Apr 19, 2026, 07:51 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders were reeling at 85/6 after 13.3 overs in their chase of 156 against the Rajasthan Royals. Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy stood tall to guide KKR to their first win of the Indian Premier League 2026.
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Rinku Singh gets new role, appointed vice-captain of KKR ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTRinku Singh will deputise Ajinkya Rahane at Kolkata Knight Riders, as he has been named the vice-captain of the team ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026.
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Rinku Singh pens emotional letter for father after India's T20 World Cup triumph
Cricket | Mar 10, 2026, 08:12 PM ISTRinku Singh, part of India’s T20 World Cup 2026-winning team, paid tribute to his late father Khanchand Singh, sharing on Instagram that he will always miss him. Meanwhile, Rinku had a heartwarming moment at the airport with fiancée Priya Saroj, where the latter teased the cricketer.
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Why is Rinku Singh not playing in India vs West Indies clash in T20 World Cup?
Cricket | Mar 01, 2026, 07:09 PM ISTIndia have benched Rinku Singh in the marquee match against West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Captain Suryakumar Yadav announced an unchanged playing XI in the must-win clash. India, in the meantime, have opted to bowl first.
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Rinku Singh's father Khanchandra Singh passes away after battle with liver cancer
Cricket | Feb 27, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTRinku Singh’s father, Khachandra Singh, has died at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida after battling stage 4 liver cancer. As per reports, Rinku has left India’s T20 World Cup squad to be with his family. It is unclear whether the flamboyant batter will be available for remainder of the World Cup.
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Why is Rinku Singh not playing India vs Zimbabwe clash in Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026?
Cricket | Feb 26, 2026, 06:49 PM ISTIndia is all set to take on Zimbabwe in game 48 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Ahead of the game, many fans have been questioning why star batter Rinku Singh is not featuring for the Men in Blue in the clash. Let us have a deeper look into the same.
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India's probable XI vs Zimbabwe: Sanju Samson IN, Rinku Singh OUT; What about Tilak Varma?
Cricket | Feb 26, 2026, 11:58 AM ISTIndia are set for multiple changes vs Zimbabwe after the defeat to South Africa. Sanju Samson is likely to return, while Rinku Singh may sit out. Axar Patel is expected back, replacing Washington Sundar. On the other hand, Sikandar Raza has been declared fit for the clash.
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Rinku Singh set to return to India squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash
Cricket | Feb 25, 2026, 03:57 PM ISTStar India batter, Rinku Singh, just a day after rushing home from India's T20 World Cup 2026 due to his father's condition, is all set to make his return to the Men in Blue's squad ahead of their clash against Zimbabwe.
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IND vs ZIM: 3 tactical changes India might make for must-win Zimbabwe clash in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 09:10 PM ISTIndia are in a must-win situation in the T20 World Cup after a 76-run loss against South Africa. Their next match is against Zimbabwe and it is certain that they will make a few changes to their playing XI. Will they drop Tilak Varma? Who will come in? Here are 3 tactical changes India might make:
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Rinku Singh leaves India squad ahead of Zimbabwe clash in Chennai, goes back home
Cricket | Feb 24, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTIndia are set to face Zimbabwe in their next game in the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, ahead of the massive clash, India cricketer Rinku Singh has left the squad and also skipped the practice session. He has gone back home. Know reason here:
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IND vs PAK T20 World Cup: Amit Shah, CM Yogi congratulate team India for victory in thriller game
India | Feb 15, 2026, 11:08 PM ISTIND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan unleashed fury right after, smashing three boundaries in a row off Abrar Ahmed to rocket to his half-century in just 27 balls—the third-quickest in India-Pakistan T20Is, trailing Abhishek Sharma's 24 and Mohammad Hafeez's 23.
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From Abhishek Sharma to Rinku Singh, 5 players who will be playing in T20 World Cup for first time
Cricket | Dec 20, 2025, 08:17 PM ISTThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, with seven changes to the squad that won the title in 2024. Meanwhile, five players have been picked in a T20 World Cup for the first time.
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Why is Rinku Singh not playing in IND vs SA 1st T20I? Check here
Cricket | Dec 09, 2025, 06:56 PM ISTRinku Singh misses out as India take on South Africa in the T20I series, starting from December 9 at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. Rinku was a mainstay in the Indian middle-order in the past few years, however, he is not part of the T20I series against the Proteas.
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Rinku Singh smashes runs at 240 strike rate a day after being dropped from India's T20I squad
Cricket | Dec 04, 2025, 07:20 PM ISTRinku Singh has been left out of India's T20I squad for the series against South Africa. Even though his T20I numbers haven't been great of late, to be fair, Rinku hasn't had many chances to showcase his mettle either. However, in SMAT, Rinku showcased his finishing skills yet again.
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Why is Rinku Singh dropped from India's T20I squad against South Africa?
Cricket | Dec 03, 2025, 06:26 PM ISTRinku Singh has been left out of India's T20I squad for the series against South Africa. Notably, Rinku didn't get a chance to bat even once in the Australia series and also made it to the playing XI during the Asia Cup only in the final. But why has he been dropped?
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Why is Tilak Varma not playing for India in the 5th T20I vs Australia at Gabba?
Cricket | Nov 08, 2025, 01:35 PM ISTIndia have rested Tilak Varma from the fifth T20I against Australia at the Gabba. Rinku Singh replaced him in the playing XI. Meanwhile, Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first as they decide to script a comeback and seal the series 2-2.
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Nitish Reddy, Rinku to be included for decider? Predicting India's XI for 5th T20I against Australia
Cricket | Nov 07, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTIndia can't lose the five-match T20I series, having taken a 2-1 lead, and might make a few changes to their line-up for the decider at the Gabba. With the South Africa Test series set to begin next week, India might choose to rest some of its Test regulars and give the players on the bench a chance.
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Rinku Singh gifts new electric scooty to his sister after Asia Cup victory: Watch
Cricket | Oct 07, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTIndia batter Rinku Singh gifted a ₹1 lakh electric scooter to his sister after India’s Asia Cup 2025 win. The gesture comes ahead of the Australia T20I series, where Rinku is part of the squad. He recently hit the winning runs in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan.