India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh has praised head coach Gautam Gambhir. Rinku worked with Gambhir in the Indian team and also during IPL 2024, where Gambhir was the mentor for KKR. On Friday, August 22, Rinku told News24 that Gambhir is very supportive of his players.
He added that Gambhir often shares a laugh in the dressing room and is not always serious. The 27-year-old said:
“He backs the players a lot. When I was in KKR, he supported all the players. He gives complete freedom, go and play, do whatever you want. On the ground, you just have to perform well, and you know it. He is very aggressive and loves winning. That is a good quality. He is very hungry for success, always focused, and even prays regularly. From what I have seen, he is a very good coach and very supportive.”
“He laughs a lot in the dressing room. He likes listening to songs very much. We had DJs, like Ramandeep, who would play songs, and he really enjoyed it. He likes a good vibe in the dressing room. He is not always angry; he stays happy as well. There is a lot of fun and joking. I don’t do it much, but the seniors do,” he added.
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During the same conversation, Rinku Singh was asked whether the 2026 T20 World Cup is on his mind ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. The Uttar Pradesh cricketer replied that he doesn’t plan too far ahead and prefers to focus on performing his best whenever given a chance. Rinku said:
“One good thing about me is that I don’t think too far ahead. Because if I do, some things get left behind. So, if I get a chance to play for the team in the Asia Cup, I will focus on performing well. The better I perform, the more opportunities I will get, as selection has become very tough. I will try to make the most of every chance I get for my team.”
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