Sanjay Manjrekar pushes for Rinku Singh’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad despite limited IPL chances

Despite limited chances in IPL 2024, Sanjay Manjrekar advocates for Rinku Singh’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad based on his proven track record as a finisher that turned him into an IPL sensation last season. Manjrekar believes that Rinku’s talent and consistency make him a valuable asset to the Indian team, despite not getting many opportunities to shine in the current IPL season.

Rinku Singh, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders, has only scored 83 runs in five innings so far this season, facing just 51 balls. However, Manjrekar is confident in Rinku’s abilities as a finisher, citing his impressive performances in the past. Rinku’s finishing skills earned him a call-up to the Indian team for white-ball series in Ireland last year, where he made his international debut in a T20 match. Since then, he has featured in 15 T20Is and two ODIs, scoring 356 runs at a strike rate of 176.25.

Despite the limited opportunities in IPL 2024, Rinku’s track record speaks for itself, and Manjrekar believes that he deserves a place in India’s T20 World Cup squad. With the BCCI expected to announce the squad in the last week of April, all eyes will be on whether Rinku Singh will get the chance to showcase his talent on the world stage. Stay tuned for more updates on India’s T20 World Cup squad selection.