NEW DELHI: India's new 'finisher,' Rinku Singh, stole the limelight on Thursday with a match-winning knock of 22 not out off 14 balls, guiding the hosts to their highest-ever T20I run chase of 209 against Australia in Visakhapatnam. The first T20I of the five-match series witnessed a tense run chase, culminating in a thrilling victory for India.
Post-match, former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik took to social media platform X to share an endearing story about the unique bond between Rinku Singh and his mentor, Abhishek Nayar. The relationship traces back to 2018 during their shared stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).