Srinagar: The Kokkatta Knight Riders batting star Rinku Singh is eagerly waiting for his India debut after getting selected in Asian Games 2022 squad.
The BCCI announced a second-string, younger side led by Ruturaj Gaikwad for the Asian Games. While most have already represented India at the senior level, there were a few including Rinku Singh, who received their first international call- up for the Games.
“Everyone dreams to play for India, wear that jersey. I don’t think a lot about the future because the more you think, the more burden you put yourself under. I take life as one day at a time. But yes, whoever takes up professional sports wants to represent their country one day or the other,” Rinku told RevSportz.
“I know for the fact that my family, my parents will be happier than me to see me wear the Indian jersey. They have been waiting for this for years now. They have seen my struggle, they have helped me, been with me through all my ups and downs. The day I don the jersey will be a day dedicated to them.”
Rinku revealed a peace of advice that MS Dhoni gave him following the exploits for KKR.
“The chatter with Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) was really productive. He has also batted in similar numbers as I do – at 5 or 6 – and he has done it for the majority of his career, and knows the position in and out. I simply asked him how to better my game, and his advice was very simple: “Bohot sahi batting kar raha hai, jo tu kar raha hai, wahi karta reh (You are batting really well. Continue whatever you have done so far),” said Rinku.
The Asian Games open on September 23 with cricket event starting a day later.