The former cricketer for India, Suresh Raina, was spotted pulling Rinku Singh’s leg following his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team’s victory in Sunday’s IPL 2024 final in Chennai.
KKR won the IPL 2024 title after defeating SRH by eight wickets at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. The co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan team, based in Kolkata, defeated the opposition with 114 runs in 10.3 overs to claim the IPL championship for the third time ever.
In a decisive victory over SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final match played on Sunday, May 16, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL title. On this momentous day, Hyderabad was defeated by Kolkata for the third time this season, as they were unable to muster any resistance.
SunRisers Hyderabad were defeated by eight wickets by the side captained by Shreyas Iyer. With their outstanding bowling display, the Kolkata bowlers held the opposition to just 113 runs in 18.3 overs. During the summit match, the Kolkata squad successfully chased the target of 114 runs in just 10.3 overs.
Suresh Raina teases Rinku Singh about his growing popularity:
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Suresh Raina asked Rinku Singh a lighthearted question on managing the numerous messages and attention from outside during the talk. In response, Rinku said he doesn’t think about it. Following Rinku’s modest response, Raina laughed heartily and jokingly exclaimed, “Ofhoo.”
“Aur abhi itne message jo bahar se aa rahe hai usko kaise control kar rahe ho? Too much attractions coming from outside (And now, how are you handling all the messages and attention coming from outside?),” Raina asked Rinku. “Nahi mai jyada dhyaan nahi deta matlab (I don’t pay much attention to it),” Rinku replied.
The team management has recognized Rinku’s contribution even though he has had limited opportunities this year because of the dominance of the top order.
Even though Rinku had a quiet IPL 2024 season with little time at the wicket, his tenacity and commitment are impressive. Rinku is still an important backup player for the team, even if he was left out of the first T20 World Cup roster. He is going to the USA alongside them.
Rinku showed flashes of his potential in the IPL 2024, amassing 168 runs at a remarkable strike rate 148.67.
