Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Rinku Singh has been in terrific kind this Indian Premier League. In IPL 2023 to this point, Rinku has stroked 407 runs in 13 matches. He is anticipated to the touch the 450-run mark by the top of the season. Besides the stats, Rinku has been an affect participant for KKR, ending the innings and making chases look very straightforward. He hit 5 sixes within the final over of Yash Dayal towards Gujarat Titans (GT) to win a recreation from nowhere for KKR. After that match, he has performed some nice, match-winning innings.
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Harbhajan calls Rinku KKR’s X-Factor
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that Andre Russell isn’t any extra tha X-factor participant for KKR however the place has been taken by Rinku Singh. “Now Rinku has become the X-factor for KKR, not Russell. Russell’s era is gone. It’s Rinku’s time now. Even if Rinku is sent up, he can do justice to his role. He is a player of different calibre and we will soon see India cap on his head,” mentioned Harbhajan whereas talking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live.
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Stoinis key for LSG, says Kaif
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis – who has been firing all cylinders these days – will likely be key for the Super Giants in a digital quarter-final. “Stoinis has the ability to change the course of the match single-handedly. The way he hits sixes even on yorkers proves how much power he generates. He is a very intelligent batsman and plays according to the situation.”
Sreesanth impressed with Prithvi Shaw
Former India cricketer S Sreesanth has hailed younger India batter Prithvi Shaw for his match-winning half-century towards Punjab Kings. Shaw – who had a turbulent TATA IPL 2023 – received an opportunity after warming the benches for nearly a month. The proficient right-handed batter made a significant contribution with the bat in Dharamsala and group administration have to be hoping the Mumbaikar ends the season on a excessive. Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, S Sreesanth mentioned, “I am very happy with Prithvi Shaw for getting some runs against his name at the back end of the season. He punished the short-pitched deliveries from the new ball bowlers and will look to continue that against CSK as well.”
