Rinku Singh recalls Rohit Sharma's advice after T20 WC snub
What's the story
Rinku Singh was surprisingly left out of the main squad for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
Despite his noteworthy performances, he was designated as a reserve player.
This decision sparked widespread debate among fans and cricket pundits alike as he had aced the finisher's role in India colors.
Following this announcement, Rinku received words of encouragement from India's captain Rohit Sharma.
Captain's counsel
Rohit's advice to Rinku: Focus on future opportunities
In an interview with News24, Rinku shared the advice he received from Rohit post his exclusion from the squad.
Sharma emphasized the importance of perseverance and focusing on future opportunities.
He told Rinku, "Don't worry, you are still very young. There will be many World Cups in the future. Keep working hard. There is a World Cup every two years, so focus on that."
Leadership appreciation
Rinku admires Rohit's leadership style
Despite his exclusion from the main squad, Rinku expressed admiration for Rohit's leadership style.
He also voiced respect for Virat Kohli's aggressive approach to captaincy.
"I like Rohit Sharma's captaincy. I like Virat Kohli as well because aggression is very important while leading a team," Rinku stated, highlighting the qualities he values in a leader.
Cricket journey
Rinku's journey as a reserve player
Rinku accompanied the Indian team as a reserve player to the US and West Indies.
His omission from India's main squad, despite his impressive performances, was a significant topic of discussion before the tournament.
However, India went on to win the 2024 T20 World Cup under Rohit's leadership, ending an 11-year-long wait for an ICC trophy.
Information
Here are his T20I numbers
Overall, Rinku has featured in 23 matches for India. In 17 innings, the youngster owns a total of 418 runs at 59.71. He has hit two fifties with the best of 69*. His strike rate reads 174.16. Rinku owns 26 sixes and 33 fours. As per ESPNcricinfo, across 10 innings, Rinku has clocked 84 runs from 29 balls in the 20th over (T20Is). His strike rate reads a whopping 289.65.