In a glowing tribute, Simon Doull has crowned Rinku Singh as one of the premier T20 finishers globally, lamenting the limited international exposure the star has received. The comments came hot on the heels of Rinku’s match-winning blitz in India’s first T20 triumph over New Zealand in Nagpur.
Doull, known for his sharp insights as a commentator, shared his views on JioHotstar. ‘Rinku just needs to bat in the finishing role – he’s phenomenal at it. Small stature, massive power,’ he emphasized. Bowlers dread facing him late in the innings due to his uncanny knack for getting under the ball.
The Kiwi legend believes Rinku deserves far more caps, ideally crossing the 100 T20I mark already. Dropping anchor at No. 7, Rinku unleashed havoc: 44 not out from 20 deliveries, laced with fours and sixes, that catapulted India to 238/9 and a convincing 48-run win.
Rinku’s stats speak volumes – 594 runs in 26 T20I innings at 165 strike rate, featuring three fifties. He’s repeatedly bailed India out from precarious positions lower down the order. This performance signals his readiness for a permanent spot, bolstering India’s prospects for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
As debates rage on team selection, Doull’s words serve as a wake-up call. India’s middle-order depth gets a massive boost with Rinku firing on all cylinders, promising thrilling finishes ahead in the T20 landscape.