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[Saba Sports News] Rinku Singh, the rising star of Indian cricket, marked his 26th birthday on October 13. Afghani fangirl Wazhma Ayoubi, also known as the Afghanistan mystery girl, extended her warm wishes to him.
Ayoubi gained fame during the 2022 Asia Cup for her support of Team India, particularly her admiration for Virat Kohli. She even mentioned receiving a jersey from the former Indian captain after the India vs. Afghanistan match in the 2022 Asia Cup. She shared a birthday photo with Rinku Singh on her official X account.
Rinku Singh’s Remarkable 2023 IPL Season In the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Rinku Singh had an unforgettable run while representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He emerged as the top scorer for the team, contributing significantly even though KKR didn’t secure the championship.
Throughout the season, he amassed 474 runs in 14 games, registering four half-centuries with an impressive average of 59.25 and a strike rate of 149.52. His standout moment occurred against the 2022 IPL champions, Gujarat Titans (GT), when he hit five consecutive sixes in the final over against Yash Dayal. Scoring 48 off just 21 balls, including one four and six maximums, Rinku Singh played a pivotal role in his team’s victory, leaving his mark in the history books.
Rinku’s outstanding performance in the IPL earned him a call-up to the Indian national team for the T20 series against the West Indies. He made his debut for India during the first T20I against Ireland on August 18 at The Village, Dublin.
Subsequently, he was part of the Indian squad that secured the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.