May 1st 2024.
Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu is not happy with the exclusion of Rinku Singh from India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Despite being a key player in the team, Rinku has been listed among the reserves instead of being in the main squad. Rayudu believes that Rinku should have been given the opportunity to prove his abilities as a finisher for India.
In a recent social media post, the 38-year-old expressed his concern over the lack of reliable finishers in the Indian team, apart from Ravindra Jadeja. He questioned whether any of the chosen players have consistently shown the capacity to bat aggressively with a notable strike rate during the crucial 16th and 17th overs in T20 cricket over the past two years.
Rayudu further added that Rinku's omission from the squad is a clear indication that statistics are given more importance over cricketing sense. He pointed out that Rinku has been a consistent performer in the 16th and 17th overs, with a high strike rate, and has the ability to win games for the team. He also emphasized that quality should be prioritized over quantity and cricketing ability should be considered more important than popularity on social media.
Rinku Singh has played 15 T20Is and has scored 356 runs with a highest score of 69 at an impressive strike rate of 176.24 and an average of 89.0. However, despite his impressive record, he has been left out of the main squad for the T20 World Cup.
The Indian squad for the T20 World Cup includes big names like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. While these players are undoubtedly talented, Rayudu believes that Rinku should have been given a chance to showcase his skills and contribute to the team's success.
The reserves for the T20 World Cup include Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan. It remains to be seen if Rinku will get a chance to represent India in the tournament, but his omission from the main squad has definitely raised some valid concerns and sparked a debate in the cricketing community.
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