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IPL 2023: Net Worth Of Rinku Singh

Unnati MadanBy Unnati Madan28/03/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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From rags to riches! Indian cricketer, Rinku Singh‘s journey has been nothing less than an inspiration. The star player is currently gearing up for the upcoming 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League where he will be plying his trade for Kolkata Knight Riders.

However, the journey hasn’t been easy for Rinku as he has been through his share of ups and downs.

Rinku Singh’s Journey

Born on October 12, 1997, in Aligarh, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Rinku Singh comes from a humble background. His father still delivers LPG cylinders to homes. He is the third of five siblings and his family has seen some tough times. But cricket helped him rise to see better days in his life.

Rinku Singh

Once in need of work, Rinku’s brother took him to a place where he was asked to sweep the floor. Rinky needed a job but was not ready to become a sweeper. He came back home and told his mother that he will focus on his cricket rather than doing such odd jobs.

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Rinku made his List A cricket debut for UP in 2014 and at that time, when he was only 16. His First-class debut came two years later for UP in November 2016. was picked up in 2017 for the first time by Kings XI Punjab in IPL for INR 10 lakh. In 2018, he was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 80 lakh, which was 4 times more than his base price of INR 20 lakh. He continues to play for the SRK side to date.

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Not many are aware of the fact that Rinku Singh has also faced a BCCI ban as well. Yes, you read that right. In 2019, he was banned for 3 months by the BCCI as he played in a foreign league, not knowing that BCCI does not allow its cricketers to play in any league outside India.

Rinku Singh

Singh was the sole breadwinner of the family. Thus, when he was injured, his family went through a really tough time. His father stopped eating. In an interview, he had revealed:

“I wasn’t happy staying away from cricket for so long. My father didn’t eat for 2-3 days. I told him it’s just an injury and it’s part of cricket. I’m the sole breadwinner of my life and when such things happen, it is bound to be worrisome,”

Rinku Singh

While KKR misfired in the previous edition of the IPL, Rinku impressed all with his performance. He featured at No.5 or below, with his best performance coming in a match-winning 42 not out from 23 balls against Rajasthan Royals.

Rinku’s Net Worth:

KKR acquired Rinku Singh consistently for the past 4 years at a constant price of IC 80 lakhs/$96.8k. In IPL 2022 auction, he was gain picked by the Knight Riders but at a much lower price. He was acquired for IC 55 lakhs. No such clear description is found on the internet about his net worth, but according to some reports, he has an estimated net worth of around IC 3.2 crores.

Rinku Singh

To add on, Rinku Singh also gifted a stunning car to his father. Not just this, he has also constructed his own house in Uttar Pradesh, India. He bought a bike for himself as well.

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Unnati is a passionate cricket writer with a deep love and understanding of the game. As a female cricket writer, she brings a unique perspective to the sport, having had to overcome various challenges to pursue her passion for cricket. She has an experience of more than 5 years in the field of cricket writing.

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