My hard work at the KKR academy is paying off: Rinku Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Rajasthan Royals on Thursday at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Ahead of the same, Rinku Singh spoke about the kind of season he is having this year with KKR. He also spoke about his strategy of keeping it simple.

Rinku Singh’s game has saved KKR multiple times this season. The five consecutive sixes stunned one and all but with every game, Rinku proved that he could be a dependable name as a finisher. The batter also revealed that his hard work at the KKR academy during the off-season camp is being paid off. Especially in the death over, Rinki Singh has gradually become a mainstay for his side. Ahead of the match against Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, he said, “My hard work at the KKR academy is paying off. We had an off-season camp there and I’ve worked hard and improved a lot. I just play normal shots, and practice harder for death overs as per my batting position at the Academy.”

He also explained, “I just try to keep it simple and play normal shots. I think if I try something extra it will affect my batting. It is about just playing according to the merit of the ball and I just back my shots.”

He also revealed that MS Dhoni gave him tips and asked to wait for the ball without thinking much. While speaking of the calm one requires under pressure, the batter opined, “For the spot I am batting in, you have to be calm-headed, it’s about going with a clear mind and backing yourself. You have to stay calm. People were screaming ‘Rinku, Rinku’, but my focus was only on the last ball (against Punjab Kings on Monday).”

While asked about his role models, the new sensation of IPL disclosed, “I do not follow anyone as such. I usually bat at No. 5, 6 or 7. I bat at similar positions in UP. Suresh Raina has been my idol.”

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