Where's Rinku Singh? Fans disappointed with India's T20 WC 2024 squad

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:21:35 GMT

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, igniting spirited discussions and debates among fans and cricket pundits alike. The squad sees the return of seasoned campaigners like Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, bringing their wealth of experience and skill to the team’s campaign in the T20 World Cup.

Addition of New Faces

In addition to familiar faces, the squad features some fresh additions, including wicket keeper-batsman Sanju Samson and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who offer renewed vigor and versatility to the team’s composition.

India squad for 2024 T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Reserve players: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan

Shocking Exclusion of Rinku Singh

One of the most contentious decisions made by the selectors is the exclusion of Rinku Singh, who was widely regarded as India’s primary finisher leading up to the IPL 2024. His absence from the squad has left fans perplexed and disappointed, sparking heated debates across social media platforms.

Since Rinku made his T20I debut, Rinku has been exceptional as a finisher for Team India, amassing 356 runs at a blistering strike rate of 176.24. He has capitalized on whatever chances he has got, which is why his exclusion surprised fans and experts.

Rinku Singh was named among the four reserve players along with Shubman Gill, and fast bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan.

India begin their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5 in New York, and then play Pakistan, USA and Canada on June 9, 12 and 15.

Outrage Over Rinku Singh’s Exclusion

Fans have expressed their frustration and disbelief over Rinku Singh’s omission from the squad, with many labeling it as a baffling and shortsighted move by the selectors.

When you find out Rinku Singh averages 89 with a strike rate of 176 is not in World Cup squad pic.twitter.com/0LEeHGKPFs
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 30, 2024

Rinku Singh can easily walk in any team's Playing XI but not this clowncci's 15 member squad
💔 pic.twitter.com/EQiYW9qu1H
— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) April 30, 2024

Sorry, Rinku Singh, it's India. Here a 38yo cricketer who is trash in the T20 World Cup gets the chance to bottle one more trophy, and a 25yo young clutch player gets dropped. pic.twitter.com/ovKMvLWfOh
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) April 30, 2024

🚨NO RINKU SINGH IN WT20🚨
Despite scoring 356 runs at an average of 89 and strike rate of 176.24 in T20Is for India, Rinku Singh does not find a place in the ICC World T20 2024 Squad.
He is in the reserves list only.

Thoughts?🗣️ pic.twitter.com/5FNt4kgYUO
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 30, 2024

Team India unearthed one proper T20 player since its semi-final exit in Adelaide in 2022. One. In two years.

Rinku Singh… and he is NOT going to the #T20WorldCup2024. Unreal stuff!
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) April 30, 2024

Feel for Rinku Singh💔

One of the best in the business but couldn't make the main squad due to slot issues how tf Rinku doesn't make it can someone make sense of this to me He has done everything right to play the World Cup🇮🇳#T20WorldCup24 | #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/CmwFTvPkJc
— 𝑃𝑖𝑘𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑢☆•° (@11eleven_4us) April 30, 2024

Me finding rinku singh & Sandeep sharma in T20 World Cup team. #T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/P9iZDhiYRQ
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) April 30, 2024

The last time India played a T20I 🤯

Justice for Rinku Singh! pic.twitter.com/3VtUa0LOQ3
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) April 30, 2024

🚨NO RINKU SINGH IN WT20🚨
Despite scoring 356 runs at an average of 89 and strike rate of 176.24 in T20Is for India, Rinku Singh does not find a place in the ICC World T20 2024 Squad.
He is in the reserves list only.

Thoughts?🗣️ pic.twitter.com/5FNt4kgYUO
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 30, 2024

Sorry Rinku Singh, we failed you.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 30, 2024

They actually dropped Rinku Singh from the T20 World Cup squad!!!!!! Ridiculous. He's hardly put a foot wrong in his India career. Averaging 89 and going at a rate of 176. Mainstay in the middle-order in the buildup. Unceremoniously dumped for the big event. Unfair max.
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) April 30, 2024

Team India unearthed one proper T20 player since its semi-final exit in Adelaide in 2022. One. In two years.

Rinku Singh… and he is NOT going to the #T20WorldCup2024. Unreal stuff!
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) April 30, 2024