'Justice For Rinku Singh': Emotional Fans React To Cricketer's Absence From T20 World Cup Squad

On Tuesday, April 30, the BCCI revealed a 15-member roster for the 2017 ICC T20 World Cup. The multi-nation competition will be held in the West Indies and the United States in June of this year. Aside from senior cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah, several new players have won a place in the squad. Rinku Singh, 26, is one of the significant absences from the squad.

Rinku Singh is not a part of the T20 World Cup squad

Rinku Singh is now playing in the Indian Premier League | Image: X

The powerful batter has been named a reserve player alongside Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan, and Khaleel Ahmed.

Rinku Singh is now playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Kolkata Knight Riders, the two-time winners. He is regarded as one of the most talented finishers of the current generation.

(Also read: Rinku Singh's Father Seen Delivering LPG Cylinders In Viral Video, Internet Praises His Humility)

Rinku has lived up to his reputation on multiple occasions, showcasing his power-hitting ability. Given his current status, Rinku's removal from the T20 World Cup roster has undoubtedly disappointed many supporters.

Fans got emotional and demanded justice for the cricketer

People filled social media with posts expressing their support for Rinku Singh. One fan mentioned the KKR star's strike rate and average in Twenty20 Internationals.

(Also read: IPL 2024: Did Rinku Singh Finally Receive Another Bat From Virat Kohli After KKR vs RCB?)

Rinku has played 15 Twenty-over games for India. He's scored 356 runs with an average of 89. The power hitter has a strike rate of more than 175.

Here's what the fans are saying.

A user wrote, "When you find out Rinku Singh averages 89 with a strike rate of 176 is not in World Cup squad."

When you find out Rinku Singh averages 89 with a strike rate of 176 is not in World Cup squad pic.twitter.com/0LEeHGKPFs

¡ª Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 30, 2024

Another added, "I think Rinku Singh¡¯s recent past performance for Team India shouldn¡¯t have been ignored."

"Feel for Rinku Singh. ? One of the best in the business, but couldn't make the main squad due to slot issues. He has done everything right to play the World Cup," wrote another.

Feel for Rinku Singh. ?

One of the best in the business, but couldn't make the main squad due to slot issues. He has done everything right to play the World Cup. ?? pic.twitter.com/WlD5QDnQij

¡ª Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 30, 2024

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