Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his admiration for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Rinku Singh, calling him the next big thing in cricket. Kaif compared the young batter to Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, saying that Kohli also started playing well at the same age as Singh. Kaif praised Singh’s recent performance against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, where he hit five consecutive sixes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Singh’s story is a rags-to-riches tale that has captivated many cricket fans. He rose from humble beginnings as the son of a gas cylinder delivery man to become an IPL hero. In KKR’s match against Gujarat Titans, Singh played a stunning knock of unbeaten 48 runs in just 21 balls, including six sixes and one four, with a strike rate of 228.57.
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Kaif’s praise for Singh highlights the batter’s immense potential and shows that he is one to watch in the IPL and beyond. The comparison with Kohli is particularly apt, as the Indian cricket team captain also started playing well at a young age and has since become one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
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KKR has had a strong start to the IPL 2023 season, with wins against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. They will next face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, and KKR will be hoping to continue their winning momentum and secure their third consecutive victory.
Singh’s recent performance and Kaif’s praise have generated a lot of excitement among cricket fans, who will be eager to see what the young batter can achieve in the future.