Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Rinku Singh's omission from India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad sparked controversy and support from Bollywood superstar and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan.
Despite strong performances for India in ODIs and T20Is, Rinku was relegated to the reserves, raising questions among fans. Shah Rukh Khan publicly backed Rinku, accompanying him to Mumbai to offer encouragement and demonstrate his support.
This gesture highlighted the close relationship between the Bollywood icon and the rising cricket star. It also underscored the disappointment felt by many at Rinku's exclusion from the main squad, given his recent form and potential.
Best average at Lower Order position in IPL 2025 (min 3 innings)
Rank | Player | Team | average |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | MI | 74.00 | |
#2 | KKR | 64.00 | |
#3 | PBKS | 49.00 | |
#4 | GT | 41.00 | |
#5 | RR | 41.00 |
Best strike rate performers in 2025 season (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Kolkata Knight Riders players
Rank | Player | Team | strike-rate-2025 |
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#1 | KKR | 163.73 | |
#2 | KKR | 153.73 | |
#3 | KKR | 147.73 | |
#4 | KKR | 141.54 | |
#5 | KKR | 139.62 |