Harbhajan Singh backs Rinku Singh to earn maiden India call-up soon

Rinku Singh has impressed everyone with his batting in the ongoing IPL 2023 scoring 337 runs in 11 innings with a strike-rate of 151.12.

Harbhajan Singh, a former India cricketer who has spent time in the Kolkata Knight Riders dressing room as a player, thinks that Rinku Singh's development could soon lead to him receiving the India cap.

Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live, Harbhajan Singh said, "That India cap is not far away from Rinku's head. He's such an inspirational player. He's run all the hard yards and worked very hard to get to where he is today. Full credit to him for having that belief in himself. His journey is a life lesson and all young kids should learn from him."

Rinku Singh's impressive stats in IPL 2023

Rinku Singh has been a reliable player for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and has now made a mark in the IPL. He has scored 337 runs in 11 matches with an impressive average of 56.16 and a strike rate of 151.12. With two half-centuries and a top score of 58*, his five consecutive sixes against Gujarat Titans off Yash Dayal's bowling helped him attain cricketing stardom. This has been a common trend in the IPL, which has given rise to several new cricket stars. He is the only middle-order batsman among the top 15 in the batting charts, which is dominated by openers and top-order batsmen.

Playoff Prospects on the Line as Kolkata Knight Riders take on struggling Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders will face Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming match of rivalry week at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, have lost 5 out of their last 6 matches, and a defeat against KKR will negatively impact their chances of making it to the playoffs. On the other hand, Nitish Rana-led KKR have managed to win their last match and are looking to continue their winning momentum in the middle of a crowded points table.

Mohammed Kaif praises Rinku Singh's maturity in IPL 2023

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has commended KKR's Rinku Singh for exhibiting a higher level of maturity in his gameplay during IPL 2023.

Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live, Kaif said, "Rinku Singh has that maturity. His footwork is very good and he looks to rotate strikes as well. Rink knows how to convert his form into good knocks and also knows when to shift gears. He is capable of hitting big shots as well."