Rinku Singh, who nearly became a sweeper, wins it for KKR
Aligarh, May 03: A small two-room quarters within the premises of an LPG distribution company’s storage compound near Aligarh stadium has become the talk of the town within days after the IPL auction. It’s the house of Rinku Singh, an all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh who was picked by Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders.
On Monday, Rinku’s 42 (23 balls, 6×4, 2×6) went a long way in KKR registering an important win over Rajasthan Royals. Chasing 153, KKR reached the target in 19.1. Rinku remained unbeaten and giving him company was Nitish Rana 48 (37 balls, 3×4, 2×6).
Rinku’s father Khanchandra delivers LPG cylinders to homes, an elder brother drives an autorickshaw while another brother works in a coaching centre. It’s the stuff of IPL dreams — rags to riches story that we hear from time to time. Rinku was bought by KKR for Rs 80 lakhs after a pitched battle with Mumbai Indians, who too seemed intent on getting the 20-year-old all-rounder.
When the two big franchises were fighting for him, Rinku was at his home, watching the dream unfold live on the tally.
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