Star Kolkata Knight Riders' batter Rinku Singh made his international debut last night against Ireland. In his debut match, he didn't get a chance to bat, but his presence on the field felt energetic. However, ahead of his debut, Singh made his debut on a television show.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) returned with a new season. In the first week's Friday Charity Show, the cast of the film Ghomer joined Big B on the show. During the game, the team of the film, i.e., Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, and Director R Balki, won 3 lahks, 20 thousand rupees. The next question, worth INR 6 lakh, was about Rinku Singh.
The question was, "Which Kolkata Knight Riders batsman hit five sixes in a row in the last over of a match in the 2023 IPL?" There were four options too, i.e., Andre Russell, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer, respectively. It's worth noting that Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan are big fans of the Indian cricket team. Senior Bachchan never watches live matches due to superstition, while Junior Bachchan owns many teams in other sports.
Jasprit Bumrah hands his debut cap to Rinku Singh
It's worth noting that in an away game against Gujarat Titans in the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2023, Rinku smashed five back-to-back sixes. He took charge against Yash Dayal in the final over and scored 30 runs to win the game. He scored 48 runs off just 21 balls and led his team to an unexpected victory. He also performed well in other games, and selectors rewarded him by selecting him for the T20I team.
Team management also expressed their belief in him and fielded him in the first match. The left-hander received his maiden T20I cap from senior pacer and skipper Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah also handed his debut cap to pacer Prasidh Krishna, who made his comeback from injury after one and a half years.
Here is how fans reacted to KBC's question about Rinku Singh:
Bete ko jitana bhi to hai Amitabh ji ko. Ghar ka paisa ghar mein rahega.
โ Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) August 18, 2023
journey from a sweeper to here
โ Gagan๐ฎ๐ณ (@1no_aalsi_) August 18, 2023
Lord rinku ๐
Ans is Lord Rinku Singh but I know they give that question just to get some TRP for KBC and then they give you these posts to do paid tweet which doesn't look like paid tweet ! pic.twitter.com/1TBnr2GkCH
โ Indian Elon (@elonifiedmusk) August 18, 2023
Rinku Singh deserves appreciation
โ Mayank Goel (@indiangalactico) August 18, 2023
Scripted show๐
โ Atul (@dikhhat_hai_) August 18, 2023
It might be tough for folks not following cricket especially Franchise cricket..
โ Vineet Joshi (@BonafideVJ) August 19, 2023
Not every one loves to watch sports on TV , There are many who love to play rather watch it and be a Fan who never knew what it feels like while playing ..
Did they Answer Rinku Singh??
โ Pandu Raj (@CSKianPanduRaj) August 18, 2023
jis din charity wala hota hai us din halva question deta hai bsdka
โ A๐๐๏ธ (@inevitable__31) August 18, 2023
Dream inning for any player! I doubt if Rinku actually slept that night with andreline level so high. I am sure he will cherish it for life and use it to motivate himself during lows to remind the calibre he has!
โ Who am I (@FindMeOnX) August 18, 2023
The one who made debut to Indian Team Today. Rinku Singh
โ Sai Vara Prasad (@Saivaraprasad3) August 18, 2023
Oh bhai
โ Pathik Joshi๐ช (@pathikj80) August 19, 2023
Yeh celebrities ko hi itne easy questions daalte hain and unko uska bhi answer nahi pata hota. pic.twitter.com/2fApPEJUKW
Mufa after this question wants to go in KBC ๐ pic.twitter.com/bB7IxTwSjC
โ Lubana Warriors (@LovepreetS49) August 18, 2023
The girl has both the hands ! I can see that .
โ Sumit (@sumitsaurabh) August 18, 2023
โ Abhay ๐ฎ๐ณ (@InfinityAbhay) August 18, 2023
Lord Rinkuuuu pic.twitter.com/T3sUwcEkvv
โ แด๊ฑษชแด สษชแดแดข แดษดษชแด แดส๊ฑแด ๐ (@AsimRiazworld) August 18, 2023