“Have witnessed my family go through financial hardships” Rinku Singh is visibly moved as he makes his debut for India

Rinku Singh, the newest member of the Indian cricket squad, said he had watched his family struggle with money and “wanted to help them overcome through cricket.”

Rinku Singh, an Indian hitter, received his maiden cap during the three-match T20I series against Ireland, where he made his T20I debut in the first game against Ireland. He was unable to demonstrate his batting skills, however, as a result of the game being stopped by rain, which allowed India to win using the DLS strategy.

In an interview with JioCinema, Rinku Singh discussed his tough path and intense ambition to get his first call-up to the Indian national team.

“Being a member of the Indian team setup is a good feeling since I fought so hard to get here. My parents had set one expectation for me when I started playing cricket approximately 10 or 12 years ago: to represent the nation. They pushed me to take use of my possibilities in the IPL and join the Indian squad because they thought that although many people participate in the IPL, only a select few get chosen for the team. And right now, their wish is going to be fulfilled,” he remarked.

An emotional Rinku said, “I was in Noida with my friends when I received a call regarding my selection. When I heard about India’s selection, I was doing. As soon as I contacted my mother after hearing the news, she started crying. I was unable to hold back my emotions of joy as I listened to her voice filled with passion. They had been anticipating this day for some time.

“Many hours of blood, sweat, and tears have been put in to earn this call. I was able to persevere despite a lack of support and financial difficulties because to my enthusiasm for the sport. One thing that fueled the drive was the thought of providing a decent life for my family, which was feasible if I progressed in the sport. I had that self-confidence, which helped me become stronger and assisted me on my path, which has now taken a new direction.

“I’ve seen my family go through financial hardships, so I wanted to use cricket to assist them get through it. I persevered because I wanted to save them from their slog. It continued to inspire me to put out my best effort. My family has played a significant part in my journey thus far. My mother borrowed money from others to keep me going when they didn’t have enough money to support my profession. The support I had from them helped me get where I am now, he said.

How are you psychologically prepared for international cricket given your strong performances in the IPL? To be honest, he remarked, “The strain is a bit more, but the efforts are the same. The plan is to go in the same manner that I did during the IPL, which includes being composed when I bat and concentrating on my position within the squad.

“I have accomplished my initial objective, which was to be chosen for the Indian squad. I’m going to do everything in my power from this point on to help the team get the outcomes they want and stay in the mix as long as I can.