Rinku Singh Backs Versatility, Declares Readiness to Bat Anywhere Ahead of T20 World Cup
Kolkata Knight Riders' middle-order powerhouse Rinku Singh has asserted his versatility, stating he is not limited solely to the role of a finisher ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Despite primarily batting in the lower middle order—14 of his 24 T20I innings have come at No. 6 or lower—Rinku highlighted his ability to adapt to different match situations.
In T20Is, Rinku boasts impressive averages of 49 at No. 4 and 40.86 at No. 5 across 11 combined innings. He pointed out that he has successfully batted in the powerplay in domestic cricket and for India, scoring all three of his T20I fifties during the initial phase of the innings. As competition for places intensifies in the national squad, Rinku’s willingness and proven ability to bat anywhere provides crucial flexibility for the team management.
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“At the position I usually bat, people see me more as a ‘finisher', but I don't believe I can only play that role. I can bat anywhere. I've batted in the powerplay in domestic cricket and for India. I've scored all three of my fifties in the powerplay.”
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“At the position I usually bat, people see me more as a ‘finisher', but I don't believe I can only play that role. I can bat anywhere. I've batted in the powerplay in domestic cricket and for India. I've scored all three of my fifties in the powerplay.”
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