Rumors about India’s rising star Rinku Singh being engaged to Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, created a social media frenzy.
However, Priya’s father denied the engagement, clarifying that discussions between the two families were ongoing. Meanwhile, a viral video shows Rinku distributing money to workers at a function, where he handed out the gifts with warmth and respect.
Rinku Singh was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2025, becoming the franchise’s highest-paid player with a retention deal worth INR 13 crore.
This marks a monumental leap from his previous contract of INR 55 lakh. As the defending champions, KKR will look to their star player to justify his upgraded price tag with match-winning performances.
Despite being part of India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad as a traveling reserve, Rinku missed out on a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 lineup. Reflecting on the snub, Rinku shared a message of encouragement from India captain Rohit Sharma.
“Rohit bhai told me not to be disappointed, as I’m still young and there are many tournaments ahead. He said to focus on my game because there’s a World Cup every two years,” Rinku revealed.
Rinku’s journey, from earning a record retention fee in the IPL to staying grounded amidst personal and professional attention, highlights his growing stature in Indian cricket.
With a bright future ahead, fans are eager to see how the young southpaw rises to the challenges in the upcoming season.