Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra wants batsman Rinku Singh to bat more often in IPL 2024 from now on to boost his own chances for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Rinku Singh, who plays for Kolkata and India in the middle and lower middle order, doesn’t have many balls to deal with in the 2024 IPL season. The left-hand batsman’s chances are limited due to the presence of Andre Russell and Shreyas Iyer in the middle order. With Russell’s form on his side, Rinku hasn’t been able to hit as much as he did last season.
Rinku’s hands are tied by the KKR management
Although Rinku Singh managed to score 107 runs in 7 games for the Knight Riders, his bat is yet to produce a solid and eye-opening knock. The 26-year-old, who made his India debut in August 2023 on the back of his IPL performances last season, will consider being included in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup.
But in a situation like this, it’s almost as if Rinku Singh’s hands are tied by the management. In fact, Rinku is just a few steps away from securing the final spot in the Indian team, but that depends on the chances he gets from KKR.
Aakash Chopra says Rinku Singh has to get runs else Shivam Dube will eat up his spot
While speaking in his latest YouTube video, Aakash Chopra first said that Rinku Singh might not get a chance to bat against the Punjab Kings tonight. But Chopra showed his eagerness to see Rinku bat more and score more runs to secure his place in the Indian team for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Aakash Chopra also warned Rinku Singh about this CSK‘s Shivam Dube is playing really well and this could eat up his spot for the World Cup. Finally, Chopra admitted that Rinku doesn’t have much choice but to come out with a big punch at some point from now on.
“Maybe he will be able to hit less here too. However, I am excited to see Rinku batting and scoring runs. As the World Cup approaches, I want Rinku Singh’s bat to deliver runs consistently. The number he will achieve. “I will fight, Shivam Dube is already playing very well there. As much as I love Shivam Dube, I also love Rinku Singh.
KKR is aiming for 12 points
Now it is Kolkata Knight Riders The aim is to pick up 12 points when they host the Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens later this evening. KKR had won the last game against RCB in the most dramatic way. The Knight Riders were actually on the verge of losing the match, but luck was in their favor as Shreyas Iyer’s side eventually secured victory by just one run.
A win tonight will take them ahead of third-placed Hyderabad and fourth-placed Lucknow, who are level on points with Kolkata on 10 points each.