Rinku Singh, the dynamic batsman for the Indian cricket team, marked Raksha Bandhan with a special tribute to the bat that has been instrumental in his success. A video of this heartfelt gesture has gone viral, capturing the attention of fans worldwide. Singh’s explosive batting has earned him recognition, and he’s delivered memorable performances for Team India and in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Singh chose to honor the bat that propelled him to fame by tying a rakhi to it. This was the same bat with which he smashed five consecutive sixes against the Gujarat Titans in 2023, securing a stunning victory for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He expressed his emotions during this Rakhi celebration.
“Because of you, my career was built. Because of you, I am now a celebrity. Because of you, even the sky feels small. Because of you, every dream of mine came true. Those five sixes turned life into a beautiful journey. Happy Raksha Bandhan,” Rinku Singh remarked. He uploaded the video on his Instagram account, and it has garnered significant attention.
The IPL 2023 match involved a total score of 204 runs by Gujarat Titans. When KKR came to bat, they needed 29 runs from the last six balls. During the last over, Rinku Singh, batting at the crease, managed to turn the game around. Rinku Singh, hitting five sixes, gave KKR a stunning victory with 3 wickets. He played an outstanding innings of 48 runs off 21 balls, including one four and six sixes, and was named the Player of the Match.