Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh has opened up about how the franchise supported him during one of the toughest phases of his career.
The Uttar Pradesh-based cricketer recalled the serious knee injury he suffered in 2021 and how KKR’s trust gave him the confidence to fight back.
Speaking on a podcast with Raj Shamani, Rinku said: “KKR backed me at my worst. There was a time I was fearing the worst after my knee injury in 2021. I was batting against Railways, wearing new shoes and spikes. I tapped my bat for a quick double and instantly heard a crack — I just fell to the ground.”
The left-hander shared how his first thought was not about the pain, but the upcoming IPL season.
“My first thought was about being ruled out. At that time, my contract was worth ₹80 lakh, and in those circumstances, that money was important to me. An MRI revealed it was a meniscus tear,” he said.
Rinku then underwent surgery and spent almost four months in rehab before returning to domestic cricket.
“Even though I did well in the domestic circuit, I wasn’t sure if I would be picked again. That year, both KKR and LSG were bidding for me, and eventually, KKR bought me for ₹55 lakh. That’s when I felt I had another chance to prove myself,” he said.
Since joining KKR in 2018, Rinku has played 51 matches for the franchise, scoring 1,099 runs at an average of 30.52 and a strike rate of 145.17 — showing why the franchise’s trust in him paid off.
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