Rinku Singh, India’s promising batter, was surprisingly omitted from the main squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, despite his impressive performances. However, he was named as a reserve player, sparking discussions among fans and analysts.
Following the squad announcement, Singh revealed insights from his conversation with India’s skipper, Rohit Sharma, who offered him words of encouragement. In an interview with News24, Singh shared Sharma’s advice, emphasizing perseverance and the opportunities that the future holds.
“He came to me and made me understand that it was okay; 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. Don’t be disappointed,” Singh quoted Rohit.
Sharma’s message appears to have given Rinku a positive perspective on his future career. According to the young cricketer, Sharma stressed that age is on Rinku’s side and that his chance to shine at the global level would come with ongoing effort and dedication.
Even though he was not part of the main squad, Rinku expressed his admiration for Rohit’s style of leadership and his 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. So, his captaincy was also very good,” Rinku stated.
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team successfully ended their 11-year ICC trophy drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, further demonstrating the effectiveness of Sharma’s leadership and the team’s cohesion. Despite his exclusion from the main squad, Rinku Singh’s positive attitude and respect for his leaders underline his maturity and potential as a future star in Indian cricket.
