"He Doesn’t Get Carried Away..." - S Sreesanth Compares Rinku Singh With Muhammad Ali

Former India fast bowler Sreesanth has drawn parallels between the playing style and attitude of young batter Rinku Singh and legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. S Sreesanth lauded Rinku Singh for his ability to deliver consistent performances across various formats.

Rinku Singh had a standout IPL 2023, amassing 474 runs at an impressive average of 59.25 and a strike rate of 149.53. The southpaw showed his composure as a finisher for the Kolkata Knight Riders. His stellar performances earned him a spot in the Indian T20I squad.

I Love Rinku Singh’s Confidence – S Sreesanth

Speaking to IANS, S Sreesanth emphasized Rinku Singh’s ability to express himself without getting carried away. He expressed admiration for Singh’s composure and self-expression in different cricket settings, from club cricket to franchises.

“I love Rinku Singh’s confidence. He has been doing it consistently for every team he plays, whether it’s club cricket, whether it’s team cricket, whether it’s a franchise. He doesn’t care, doesn’t get carried away but he speaks his heart out and that’s Muhammad Ali for me,” Sreesanth told IANS.

The 26-year-old continued to excel for the national cricket team in the short format of the game. The southpaw scored 174 runs in five innings during his brief international career. He had an incredible average of 87 and an outstanding strike rate of 197.72 in T20I cricket.

Very Personal Call To Call It Off – S Sreesanth

Sreesanth, a key member of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team, shared reflections on pivotal moments in his career. He revealed that he made a personal decision to retire from the game despite proving himself as the highest wicket-taker upon his return.

“Like winning that World Cup means a milestone in my career. But what I went through and my family went through can’t be described. So when I look back making a comeback for Kerala was not easy at 39. And even after proving and being the highest wicket-taker, it was like a very personal call to call it off,” Sreesanth added.

Sreesanth’s cricket journey has been a rollercoaster, overcoming personal and professional challenges. He made a remarkable return at the age of 39, showcasing unwavering determination and emerging as the highest wicket-taker for Kerala.

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