Watch: All is not well in KKR? Gautam Gambhir, Rinku Singh engaged in...
Published - 22 Mar 2024, 05:18 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:21 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) young batter Rinku Singh wants to maintain his impressive form in the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Rinku Singh engaged in a lengthy discussion with mentor Gautam Gambhir during the team’s practice session.
Rinku Singh emerged as a crucial match-winner for KKR in the last IPL season, showcasing his prowess as a finisher. The left-handed batter demonstrated his value by scoring 474 runs in 14 matches with an impressive average of 59.25 and a remarkable strike rate of 149.53.
He delivered a stellar performance against the Gujarat Titans by smashing five consecutive sixes, securing a remarkable victory for KKR. He displayed exceptional composure, hammering Yash Dayal for crucial runs when KKR needed 28 off just five deliveries.
Following his breakthrough season, the 26-year-old received his first call-up to the Indian national team. He debuted in a T20I match against Ireland in August 2023. Since then, he has garnered praise for his impressive batting performances at the international level.
Watch – Rinku Singh, Gautam Gambhir Engage In Animated Chat
The Knight Riders will commence their IPL 2024 journey against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, March 23, at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Skipper Shreyas Iyer makes a comeback after overcoming a back injury to lead the team into the tournament.
Before their first match in the IPL 2024 season, Gautam Gambhir and Rinku Singh engaged in an intense discussion. They appeared to be focused on refining the gameplay strategy and enhancing the shot-making skills to strengthen their approach on the field.
✍️Gautam Gambhir and Rinku Singh engaged in a serious discussion.
From the looks of it, feels like they are talking about how to play the field and bring another dimension to the game by enhancing shot making. pic.twitter.com/2qVAAK4ij2
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) March 22, 2024
The Shreyas Iyer-led side is eager to secure the coveted silverware in the 17th edition of the tournament. The Kolkata Knight Riders haven’t clinched the title since 2014. They faced defeat against the reigning champions, the Chennai Super Kings, in the final clash of 2021.
Gautam Gambhir mentored the Lucknow Super Giants and guided them to the playoffs in 2022 and 2023. However, he joined the KKR support staff as a mentor ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction. Notably, he led the Knight Riders to title victories in 2012 and 2014.
Rinku Singh Is In Red-Hot Form – Aakash Chopra
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra emphasized that the Kolkata Knight Riders’ Indian batting lineup is a major strength for the IPL 2024. Chopra commended Rinku Singh, noting the southpaw’s exceptional form.
“The first strength you see is the Indian batting contingent. They have Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh. Just think about it, four good Indian players who have all played for India,” Chopra said.
“Rinku Singh is in red-hot form. Shreyas Iyer is on a comeback trail. Venkatesh Iyer was also playing decently, he played well last year too, and Nitish Rana is a very good player. So that makes it four Indian batters,” the former India opener added.
The leading run-scorers for the Knight Riders in IPL 2023 were Rinku Singh with 474 runs, followed by Nitish Rana with 413 runs and Venkatesh Iyer with 404 runs. With the addition of Shreyas Iyer, the team’s Indian batting lineup has received a significant boost.
