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KS Srikkanth reacts after Rinku Singh’s exclusion from India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024

May 1, 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed Team India’s 15-player roster on Tuesday, April 30, for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be held in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA) in June.

Rinku Singh‘s impressive performances in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and international cricket raised expectations for his inclusion in India’s World Cup squad. However, his exclusion from the team came as a surprising decision for many observers. Following his exclusion from the squad, former Indian captain KS Srikkanth expressed his opinion, suggesting that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku deserves a guaranteed spot in India’s outfit for the T20 World Cup.

Srikkanth expresses his disappointment

Srikkanth has advocated for Rinku’s inclusion in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, highlighting the left-handed batter’s remarkable international track record despite facing limited opportunities. Expressing faith in Rinku’s capabilities, Srikkanth pointed out his standout performances in South Africa and consistent displays whenever he had the chance to shine.

“A classic example is Rinku Singh. Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. He has not got that many opportunities to bat in the IPL but you see his international track record, it’s an amazing track record. Amazing track record in South Africa and with every opportunity he has got. So Rinku Singh has to be a certainty in the 15. But if we go by recent form or opportunities, he hasn’t got enough opportunities,” said Srikkanth on star sports.

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Rinku Singh’s remarkable performances for Team India

Rinku’s explosive batting prowess in international cricket has garnered widespread admiration. With 15 T20I matches under his belt, he amassed 356 runs in just 11 innings, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 176 and an extraordinary average of 89. Notably, he registered 2 fifties and remained unbeaten 7 times in those 11 innings.

His stellar performances extended to the IPL, where he showcased his talent by accumulating 848 runs across 37 innings, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 144.