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1Sep By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Three sixes in a row! Rinku Singh does it again | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The memories of Rinku Singh smashing five successive sixes in the IPL remain vivid in the hearts of cricket fans. Once more the batter came up with a dazzling display with the bat on Thursday.The left-handed batter achieved the feat yet again by smacking three consecutive sixes in the Super Over to help Meerut Mavericks pull off a stunning victory over Kashi Rudras in the UPT20 League match.Needing 17 runs to secure victory in the Super Over, Rinku and Divyansh Joshi were given the task. Rinku failed to score a run on the first ball but he showcased remarkable prowess, and dispatched the subsequent three balls over the ropes.After opting to bat first, Madhav Kaushik's impressive knock of 87 runs helped Meerut post 181/4 on the scoreboard. In response, Karan Sharma (58) and Sh...
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22Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Rinku Singh’s story is of hard work and perseverance: Abhishek Nayar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Witnessing the transformation of a once 'shy' and 'low self-confident' young boy into a budding player for India has been a journey closely followed by Abhishek Nayar. He narrates Rinku Singh's narrative as a tale of relentless determination and hard work.At the age of 25, Rinku surged into the national spotlight following his remarkable feat of smashing five consecutive sixes, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to an astonishing victory over Gujarat Titans during this year's IPL.Subsequently, on Sunday, he convincingly demonstrated his ability to replicate such prowess at the highest echelons by delivering a noteworthy performance of 38 runs off 21 balls on his India debut against Ireland."I have seen Rinku evolve as an individual. The first time I saw him in the KKR set up, a...
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22Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Rinku Singh: Those five sixes in IPL 2023 changed my life | Cricket News – Times of India

DUBLIN: He has played just a couple of international matches so far but Rinku Singh is already a popular name among Indian fans thanks to his five successive sixes in IPL 2023. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, he smashed five sixes in the final over against Gujarat Titans to steer his side to a sensational win. Recalling the same, Rinku said that moment changed his life forever. "Those five sixes changed my life. People remember me for that moment. I was feeling great when they took my name and the love they have been showering me with," he said during an interaction with his Indian teammate Ravi Bishnoi on BCCI.tv. Rinku earned his maiden India call-up for the ongoing T20I series in Ireland, where he has featured in both matches so far, scoring 38 runs in an innings at a strike ra...
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5Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup; give long rope to Rinku Singh: Abhishek Nayar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Abhishek Nayar has closely observed the development of both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders. Having worked closely with these two talented players, the former Mumbai stalwart is highly confident that they will play a leading role in the team's journey through the transition phase.Gill has already displayed glimpses of his immense potential at the international level, showcasing his skills and abilities on the big stage.On the other hand, Rinku is set to get an opportunity to prove himself during India's tour to Ireland, where he will participate in three T20Is later this month."I have absolutely no doubt about their tremendous potential. With the amount of competition in cricket these days, it is not easy to get opportunities a...
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2Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Rinku Singh’s checklist: Telling dad to take ‘rest’ and cricket hostel for kids | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh speaks in a matter of fact manner, just like his evening job under arc-lights -- smoke the bowlers to all parts of the park and dip the crowd in delirium.After making the heads turn in the IPL 2023 with that five-sixes in an over for Kolkata Knight Riders, the 26-year-old Aligarh man is ready to rock in India Blues during the upcoming tour of Ireland and the Asian Games in Hangzhou."Humara kaam sirf run banana hai. Match milega toh accha karenge. Main zyada sochta nahin hoon. Present mein jeeta hoon. Uparwala baas dekhle. Apne haath mein toh sirf mehnaat hai. Mehnat karte rahenge, dekhte hai kya hota hai (My job is to score runs. If I get an opportunity, I would try to do well."I don't over-think. I like to live in present. Hope Almighty keeps blessing me. Working...
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30Jul By source belowNo Comments
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Rinku Singh explains what worked in his favour to earn India call-up for Asian Games | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh became an overnight star after smashing five consecutive sixes against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 match and since then the calls to include him in the national team were doing the rounds.His exclusion from the T20I squad for the upcoming series against West Indies also raised a few eyebrows. However, the left-handed batter finally made the cut for the Asian Games scheduled from September 23 to October 8.Rinku spoke about how his life saw a drastic change after hitting those five sixes and how his family reacted when he got his maiden national call-up."My life changed after those five sixes. People knew me but not that much. But after those five sixes, now a lot of people know. It feels quite good," Rinku said in a video posted by B...
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20Jul By source belowNo Comments
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ICC shares photo of Shah Rukh Khan with ODI World Cup trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: That Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is an ardent cricket lover is a known fact. Co-owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), SRK was a sportsperson in his college days.Now with the ODI World Cup due to staged in India from October 5, the excitement is building day by day. And riding on the build-up, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday shared a photo of SRK with the ODI World Cup trophy with the caption: "King Khan #CWC23 Trophy It's nearly here...The post obviously garnered a lot of excitement and generated 1.2 million views with fans appreciating the post.The tournament will begin with holders England taking on New Zealand on October 5 in Ahmedabad, which will also host the final. The most-awaited clash between rivals India a...
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20Jun By source belowNo Comments
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‘Thanks MS Dhoni Sir’: Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets signed jersey from Chennai Super Kings captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Talismanic wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's popularity is just not limited to his fans but the young cricketers across the globe have a penchant to meet their idol or to play alongside him.Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the latest to join the bandwagon and got lucky too as he got a signed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey sent by Dhoni on Tuesday.Even the legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar had his shirt signed by the two-time world cup winning captain after a match during the 16th edition of the IPL.Gurbaz took to Twitter to share a picture of a CSK jersey sent by Dhoni as a gift. “Thanks @msdhoni sir for sending the gift all the way from india," wrote Gurbaz.Gurbaz represented Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during IPL 2023 and played a couple of good kn...
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10Jun By source belowNo Comments
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“I was the first person Rinku Singh called after hitting 5 consecutive sixes in the IPL”: Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders batting sensation Rinku Singh etched his name in the record books after hammering five sixes in a row to pull off a heist against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. Needing 29 off the final over, while chasing a mammoth 205 against 2022 champions Gujarat Titans, Rinku's pyrotechnics gave KKR an unbelievable win.After the win, Rinku, who looked elated and was thronged by his teammates in front of dejected GT players, went back to his hotel room after the match and made a call to his best friend and domestic cricket roommate - Dhruv Jurel.A Kargil war veteran's son, Jurel, who represented Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023, spoke to TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview and discussed his IPL 2023 experience, meeting 'idol' MS Dhoni, Rinku's blitz, and much more......
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5Jun By source belowNo Comments
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My Insta account hacked, post doesn’t reveal my true beliefs: Yash Dayal | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Caught in a controversy, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat Titans fast bowler Yash Dayal, clarified on Monday that his Instagram account was hacked and a post from his account that was shared on the social media platform, containing an Islamophobic cartoon, didn't reveal his "true beliefs.""Dear all, there were two stories posted on my Insta handle today - both of which weren’t done by me. I have reported the matter to authorities as I believe my account is being accessed by someone else and used for posting. I am trying to regain full control of my Instagram account. I respect all communities and the picture shared today does not reveal my true beliefs," Dayal said in a statement to the media. Earlier, the post from Dayal's account was deleted, but by then it had been widely shared, wi...
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22May By source belowNo Comments
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By next IPL, Rinku Singh might not remain an uncapped player: Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants secured a playoff spot on Saturday for the second consecutive season, surviving a Rinku Singh onslaught. While Kolkata Knight Riders lost the match by the slimmest of margins, Rinku almost pulled off a heist, smashing 19 runs in the final over.Lauding Rinku's exceptional performance, Harbhajan Singh said that the uncapped Indian player has now established himself among the esteemed match-winners in the IPL.Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live, Harbhajan said, "Rinku Singh has put his name in the pantheon of legendary match finishers in the history of IPL. With his incredible performances in this season, he has put himself in the league of legends like Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard. I salute this exceptionally talented cricketer. He has won millions of...
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22May By source belowNo Comments
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​Top knocks by KKR batter Rinku Singh in IPL 2023​

​48* off 21 balls vs GTFans all around the world witnessed one of the best run-chases in the history of the IPL, and the showstopper of the game was Rinku Singh, who became the first player in the league to smash 5 sixes in the final over. Rinku did the unimaginable and took KKR across the finish line. Source link
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22May By source belowNo Comments
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We did not stop Mohun Bagan fans, only ambush marketing was stopped by IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday refuted claims that they stopped fans wearing the Mohun Bagan jersey from entering the Eden Gardens during their IPL game against Lucknow Super Giants, dubbing them "misleading".The RP Sanjiv Goenka Group owns both LSG and Mohun Bagan, the century-old football club.After a section of Mohun Bagan fans alleged that they were not allowed to enter the Eden Gardens because their t-shirts and scarves had Mohun Bagan's logo on them, the KKR management denied the claims and, in a thinly veiled swipe, said the Goenka group was indulging in "ambush marketing"."There are some misleading reports that are floating around that KKR management had stopped some fans from entering Eden Gardens during the KKR vs LSG IPL game on May 20," KKR said in a statement....
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21May By source belowNo Comments
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Rinku Singh: The biggest success story of IPL 2023 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Just like it has been for many domestic players in the past, the Indian Premier League (IPL) proved to be a game-changer for Uttar Pradesh's domestic cricket star, Rinku Singh. While he had shown glimpses of his potential during the previous season with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2022, it was a remarkable moment in IPL 2023 that catapulted him into the spotlight.During a challenging chase of over 200 runs against Gujarat Titans, Rinku smashed five consecutive towering sixes off pacer Yash Dayal in the final over. This extraordinary feat showcased his power-hitting abilities and propelled him into the limelight. However, Rinku's journey to cricketing stardom has not been an easy one, as he has had to battle poverty and a lack of support from his loved ones to pursue the sp...
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21May By source belowNo Comments
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Mohun Bagan claim fans with green-maroon jerseys denied entry during KKR vs LSG IPL match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohun Bagan, the century-old football club, has accused Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) of high-handedness and curbing the freedom of their fans from entering Eden Gardens while wearing the club's iconic jersey. The incident unfolded during the match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which shares common owners with Mohun Bagan in the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, and KKR on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL).LSG, in a befitting tribute to Mohun Bagan's 132-year-old legacy, proudly donned the green-and-maroon colours—the trademark attire of the football club. The match turned out to be a thrilling contest, with LSG securing a nail-biting one-run victory, thereby clinching their second successive playoff berth.Expressing disappointment and concern over the incident, Mohun Baga...
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21May By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2023: Rinku Singh is really hungry for success and humble at the same time, says Andy Flower – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh's impressive performances and valuable contributions have not gone unnoticed by Lucknow Super Giants coach Andy Flower. According to Flower, Rinku is a "good package" as he possesses an ice-cool demeanour and a strong desire for success, making him a potential candidate for the Indian national team.Throughout the IPL 2023 season, Rinku Singh stood out as the shining star for the Kolkata Knight Riders, even in the midst of the team's inconsistent campaign. Unfortunately, the Knight Riders ended their season with a narrow one-run defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata on Saturday.Rinku's consistent performances and his ability to handle pressure situations have caught the attention of Flower, further enhancing his potential for future opportunities at th...
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20May By source belowNo Comments
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First reaction is satisfaction, says LSG skipper Krunal Pandya after sealing play-offs berth

Lucknow Super Giants captain Krunal Pandya on Saturday lauded his side’s fighting spirit in their thrilling one-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders that took them to the IPL play-offs. LSG’s regular skipper KL Rahul was ruled out of the tournament earlier this month after injuring his right thigh in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Krunal was handed the captaincy and he did an impressive job, leading the side into the play-offs. “First reaction is satisfaction. We never gave up, we were put under lot of pressure but credit to the boys,” he said at the post-match presentation. “At one stage, they were 61/1 but I’ve seen it before that at this level 2-3 tight overs and we’re in the game. And there was some grip for the spinners as well.” Krunal was in awe of KKR left-handed bat...
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20May By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2023: Lucknow Super Giants survive Rinku Singh scare to qualify for playoffs

Batting under pressure and with wickets falling at the other end, Rinku Singh with a gallant unbeaten 67 off just 33 balls almost pulled off a heist that would have put Kolkata Knight Riders in the reckoning for a playoff spot. With 21 needed off the last over and then 18 off three, Rinku managed a six and followed it up with a four and a six but KKR fell short by one run to give Lucknow Super Giants an assured place in the playoffs. Lucknow fast bowler Yash Thakur bowled a nervy last over, in which he conceded two wides but also bowled two dot balls to put Rinku under immense pressure. The second-last ball, which was a little wide outside off, was smashed for a four by Rinku which meant KKR needed eight off the last ball. When Andrew Russell, not at his best but still a dangerous finis...
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