Rinku Singh has distinguished himself in the last two years with his swash buckling batting. After leading KKR to victory in IPL 2023 by hitting 5 sixes in 5 consecutive balls, there was no looking back for Rinku. He made his T20I debut for India. Rinku's bat did not perform as expected in IPL 2024.
He has also been included in the T20 World Cup squad as a reserve player. Rinku Singh's statement is being discussed after KKR won the third title of IPL 2024 this year. Rinku Singh's salary for playing in the IPL is staggering. He gets only Rs.55 lakh to play for KKR.
Rinku was roped in by KKR in the 2022 auction. At the time, it wasn't such a big deal. That's why he didn't get a big bid in the auction. But now Rinku seems to be doing a great job, but his remuneration is still the same. Many uncapped players are getting millions of rupees in the IPL.
After winning the IPL 2024 title, Rinku Singh was asked about his low remuneration. "Even 50-55 lakhs is a lot. When I first started, I didn't think I'd get paid that much. When I was young, I used to think that I should get 5-10 rupees somehow. Rs.55 lakh is a lot of money. Be happy with what God gives you.
That's my thought. I don't think I'll get that much money. I am also very happy with Rs.55 lakh. When I didn't have that much money, I realized their value. "When Rinku Singh made a statement about not being selected in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, he also revealed what was discussed with Rohit Sharma.
However, the team was not selected. Don't think too much about what you don't have. And yes, I was a little nervous at first. But it's okay what happened. What happens is for the good. I didn't have a conversation with Rohit Sharma. Just keep working hard, "he said. The World Cup is back in two years. You don't need to worry much.
Rinku Singh will leave for the US on May 28. None of the Indian players who were part of the T20 World Cup team reached the final of the IPL. Even among the reserve players, only Rinku played the IPL final.
