Indian cricket star Rinku Singh, known for his explosive batting, recently celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying a rakhi to the bat that played a pivotal role in transforming his career. The heartwarming video of this gesture has quickly gone viral, capturing the admiration of fans. Singh has made significant contributions to Team India, securing victories in crucial matches. He also consistently delivers outstanding performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Recently engaged to MP Priya Saroj, Singh’s Raksha Bandhan celebration has become a sensation on social media.
Singh chose to tie the rakhi to the bat he used to hit five consecutive sixes against Gujarat Titans in 2023, leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a remarkable win. During the rakhi-tying ceremony, Singh expressed his gratitude for the bat’s impact on his career.
He said, “Because of you, my career was made. Because of you, I have become a celebrity today. Because of you, even the sky seems small now. Because of you, every dream of mine came true. Because of your five sixes, life has become a beautiful journey. Happy Raksha Bandhan”. Singh shared the video on his Instagram page, and it has rapidly gained popularity online.
The IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans saw Gujarat Titans setting a target of 205 runs. KKR needed 29 runs off the last six balls to win. Rinku Singh, batting at the crease, played a match-winning innings by hitting five sixes in a row off the bowling of Yash Dayal, securing a stunning victory for KKR by 3 wickets. Singh scored an unbeaten 48 runs off 21 balls, including one four and six sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award.