'It's mostly for Rinku': KKR all-rounder heaps massive praise on Rinku Singh

On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled Indian squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will consist of three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches. The series is slated to begin on December 10 in Durban. 

3 things you need to know

• Rinku Singh helped India post big total in the first two matches vs Australia
• KKR all-rounder Andre Russell has lauded Rinku Singh and his batting style
• Rinku Singh is expected to play a big role for India in the next T20 World Cup

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Andre Russell on Rinku Singh

Meanwhile, the Indian team is currently playing a T20I series against Australia with all the big names resting. Suryakumar Yadav is captaining the side that has already won two out of three matches. Rinku Singh has been a standout performer in the series, finishing games in style. 

Rinku Singh's IPL teammate Andre Russell has heaped praise on the Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer, saying that he is watching the India vs Australia T20I series only because of Rinku. 

"I've been watching the games (India vs Australia T20Is) and if I miss something, I tune into the highlights and it's mostly for Rinku. I'm not surprised by what Rinku is doing. He joined KKR a few years ago. And every time he batted in practice games or in the nets, we saw the potential. He would hit those big shots.," Andre Russell was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

Rinku Singh has emerged as one of the top T20 performers since IPL 2023 when he helped Kolkata Knight Riders chase down a huge total by hitting five consecutive sixes in the last over of a game. Rinku was later handed his debut India cap and he eventually became a regular for the national team in the shortest format.