Rinku Singh’s disappointing performance in his debut IPL match following his exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad against MI vs KKR leaves Gautam Gambhir displeased.
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In the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, Rinku managed only nine runs off eight balls. Despite being groomed for the finisher’s role since the 2023 Indian Premier League, Rinku was overlooked for the T20 World Cup due to India’s preference for an additional spinner. His conversation with India captain Rohit Sharma on the eve of the IPL match presented an opportunity to silence critics with a stellar performance. However, his innings fell short of expectations. Although he started with promise, striking two boundaries off Hardik Pandya, he succumbed to Piyush Chawla’s delivery, attempting a risky single too soon. The dismissal left Gautam Gambhir visibly disappointed in the KKR dugout.
