Rinku Singh’s name became the talk of the town after the batsman hit five consecutive sixes in the final over of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans to take his team over the finishing line. However, what he has been doing recently is going to win the hearts of millions of people.
Rinku Singh has spent lakhs of rupees to build hostels for poverty-stricken cricketers. He has spent Rs. 50 lakhs to build hostels in Aligarh for young cricketers to pursue their dream.
“The work started around three months ago with Rinku watching the progress from close quarters before heading to join his team. The hostel will have 14 rooms and each one can accommodate four trainees. A shed and a pavilion are also being constructed. Separate toilets are also being constructed. These trainees can have food at the canteen being run at the place. It will cost around `50 lakh and the whole expenditure is being borne by Rinku,” said the Aligarh Cricket School and Academy coach.
“Almost 90 per cent of the work is done. It will get ready by next month. Rinku will inaugurate it once he is back from the IPL. Hopefully, this facility will make life easier for these youngsters,” signed off the coach.
Rinku’s eldest sibling, Sonu, who will look after the day-to-day affairs of the hostel, is happy that his brother’s dream is finally coming true.
“We delivered gas cylinders together when our father was not able to do that but we always wanted him to focus on cricket. The sacrifices we made bore fruits as he not only pulled us out of poverty but also decided to build a hostel for poor cricketers,” Sonu said.
