Dinesh Karthik reveals how Abhishek Nayar played a pivotal role in fine-tuning the finisher Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh scored 22 off 14 balls in the first T20I against Australia.

India clinched a thrilling victory against Australia in the first T20I at Visakhapatnam. The hero of the hour was Rinku Singh, who once again showcased his capabilities as a finisher, smashing a six on the last ball to secure a remarkable win for India.

Rinku Singh, hailing from the small town of Aligarh, needed a shift in mindset. Abhishek Nayar, the coach of KKR, focused not only on fine-tuning Singh’s death-hitting skills but also on instilling a belief that transcended his modest beginnings in international level. Even during a challenging time when Singh faced an ACL injury, Nayar’s conviction led KKR to include him in the team, allowing him to stay with Nayar for an extensive rehabilitation period. Resulting in Singh having a stellar domestic season and evolving as a match-winning finisher that Nayar and KKR wanted.

Dinesh Kartik all praise of Abhishek Nayar and Rinku Singh

Dinesh Karthik, former Indian player and KKR skipper, shed light on the crucial role played by Abhishek Nayar in honing Rinku Singh’s finishing skills. Karthik reminisced about their time together at KKR during IPL, emphasizing how Nayar identified Singh’s potential early on. Karthik, “It was a partnership that started in 2018 during my time at KKR. Nayar always saw the potential in Rinku; he kept telling me it was only a matter of time before he did something really special.”

Dinesh Karthik expressed his admiration for Nayar’s coaching journey, stating, “And today, when I see this photo, I just feel like Nayar as a coach has grown in stature and can share the happiness he feels for Rinku along with the rest of the world.”

The first T20I against Australia provided the stage for Rinku Singh’s heroics, showcasing the impact of Abhishek Nayar’s mentoring. Singh’s unbeaten 22 runs in 14 balls, culminating in a last-ball six, was a testament to the transformation nurtured by Nayar.

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