Rohit Sharma Hints At Rinku Singh's Selection For T20 World Cup

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma praised Rinku Singh following the team’s victory in the third and final T20I against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma highlighted Rinku Singh’s maturity and calm demeanor, noting his successful transition from the IPL to representing India.

India secured victory against Afghanistan in the second super over in Bengaluru on January 17. The first superover ended with both teams scoring 16 runs each. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi defended 12 runs as Afghanistan was bowled out for just one run in the second super over.

Rinku Singh Showed What He Can Do – Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma underscored the significance of the partnership with Rinku Singh. Rohit highlighted Singh’s consistency and stated that he played the finisher role well for the national team.

“Creating the partnership was important and we (Rinku and I) kept talking to each other to not lose that intent in big games and it was a good game for us to be in, the pressure was there, and was important to bat long and deep and not compromise on the intent we want to show,” Rohit said.

“The last couple of series that he played, he showed what he can do with the bat. Very calm and knows his strength pretty well. He is coming of age and doing what is expected of him and he has done well for India. It augurs well for the team moving forward, wanted someone like that at the backend and we know what he has done in the IPL and he has carried that to the Indian colors as well,” he added.

Rinku Singh joined Rohit Sharma at the crease, with India reeling at 22/4. The southpaw added an unbeaten 190-run partnership with Sharma for the fifth wicket. Rinku scored 69 runs off 39 deliveries at a strike rate of 176.92, including six sixes and two boundaries.

The 26-year-old has amassed 356 runs in 11 T20I innings at an impressive average of 89 and a strike rate of 176.24, with two fifties. His consistent performances have made him a formidable candidate for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.

I Batted 3 Times In One Of The IPL Games – Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma reflected on his batting experiences during the game and both Super Overs. He humorously compared it to a memory from an IPL game, stating that he could not recall the last time he batted three times in a match.

“I do not remember when was the last time this happened. I think I batted 3 times in one of the IPL games,” Rohit stated.

India posted a formidable total of 212/4 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Afghanistan also reached a total of 212. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran forged a robust 93-run opening partnership, while Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi contributed to tying the match. Washington Sundar registered bowling figures of 3/18, with Kuldeep Yadav and Avesh Khan each securing one wicket.

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