World T20 2024: Did Rinku Singh Deserve to be in the Squad?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India recently announced India's Squad for the upcoming World T20. The biggest surprise was the omission of Rinku Singh, touted as India's most reliable finisher, from the 15-man squad. Rinku has found a place in their squad as one of the 4 reserves who'll be travelling to the United States for the tournament.

Rinku Singh's career has grown tremendously over the past few months. After a terrific IPL campaign in 2023, Rinku made his India debut in T20 International cricket. His fame and persona as a player has been on the rise since. He's featured in 15 T20 International matches so far and has scored 350 runs at a prolific average of 89 and a strike rate of over 175. These amazing stats were evidently not good enough for the selectors.

Fans have expressed their utter disappointment with the snubbing of Rinku Singh from the squad. "We brought sweets and crackers to celebrate; we thought Rinku would play in the first eleven. He is heartbroken. He spoke to his mother and told her that he was not picked in the 11 or 15. But he also said that he would be travelling with the team", Rinku's father told media.