Rinku Singh’s red-ball dream
Rinku Singh, part of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, expressed his ambition to become an all-format player for the national side.
Rinku Singh, the left-handed batter from Aligarh, will travel to Dubai this week as part of India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, starting on September 9 in the UAE. The premier continental event will feature eight teams. The 27-year-old, who has represented India in 2 ODIs and 33 T20Is, has strengthened his case for selection in the playing XI with big knocks for Meerut Mavericks in the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Premier League.
Known for his finishing skills in the shortest format, Rinku dismissed the label of being only a T20 player. He highlighted his first-class record and reiterated his dream of playing Test cricket.
“I know fans love it when I hit sixes, and I’m really grateful for that. But my Ranji Trophy average is also very good — I average over 55 there,” Rinku was quoted as saying by the Times of India.
“I really enjoy playing red-ball cricket. I’ve also played two ODIs for India and did well in one of them. So, it’s not like I’m only a T20 player. I believe I can perform in every format if I get the chance. I don’t like being tagged as a one-format player; I see myself as an all-format player. My dream is to play Test cricket for India, and if I get the opportunity, I’ll be ready to grab it,” he added.
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For Rinku, former India and Uttar Pradesh star Suresh Raina is a major inspiration. He wants to emulate Raina’s ability to contribute across all formats. “Suresh Raina Bhaiya is my idol. He always tells me, ‘Rinku, be ready and prepared for everything.’ I’d be very happy to play Tests for India and contribute there too. Raina Bhaiya has played most of his matches at the position where I bat, and he has produced many match-winning knocks. I want to be the same kind of player for India across all formats.”
Though Rinku missed out on India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad, he is focused on using the Asia Cup 2025 as a stepping stone to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka early next year.
“Yes, my dream is to be part of the World Cup squad and to hold that trophy. I keep praying to God for that. If I perform well in the upcoming series, things will become clearer for the World Cup. That’s my ultimate aim—to do well for my country in the Asia Cup, and I’m confident I will deliver,” Rinku said.
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Last Updated on September 1, 2025
