Rinku Singh Silences Critics with Explosive Re-entry in IND vs NZ T20 Series

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News18•22-01-2026, 08:00
Rinku Singh Silences Critics with Explosive Re-entry in IND vs NZ T20 Series
- •Rinku Singh, sidelined due to Shubman Gill's inclusion, made a powerful comeback in the first T20 against New Zealand.
- •He scored an unbeaten 44 runs off just 20 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes, contributing to India's massive total of 238.
- •Rinku Singh's exclusion from the team after the Asia Cup was linked to Shubman Gill's entry into T20s, impacting both Rinku and Sanju Samson.
- •Gill's subsequent poor performance led to his and Jitesh Sharma's removal, paving the way for Rinku's return.
- •India aims for a strong performance in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, with 20 teams participating from February 7 to March 8.
Why It Matters: Rinku Singh's explosive re-entry in the T20 series against New Zealand proved his match-winning capability.
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