Rinku entered the crease in the 14th over after India were put to bat first. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson\u2019s opening knocks, followed by skipper Suryakumar Yadav\u2019s 32 and all-rounder Hardik Pandya\u2019s vital contribution in the middle, set the tone for Rinku, who grabbed the opportunity with both hands and played the finisher\u2019s role, notching up an unbeaten 44 off 20 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe played very well in the beginning. We got a very good start when Abhishek batted, and Sanju bhai gave a good start. Hardik bhai came and did a good job, then Surya bhai and Ishan played well, and in the end, when I finished, the match was very good overall. I felt very good when I made my comeback,\u201d Rinku said in a video shared by bcci.tv.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"There was a lot of pressure to make runs. GG (Gautam Gambhir) sir gave the opportunity to play the match, and Surya bhai backed it. So I was hoping to do well there. I wanted to make as many runs as possible. My mindset is that I should finish well in the last over. I should hit the ball as it comes; that\u2019s my mindset in the last overs,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rinku dropped an easy catch in the 11th over of the New Zealand innings off Jasprit Bumrah as Mark Chapman received a respite. It was a crucial juncture in the game, as Chapman and Glenn Phillips had been knocking the Indian bowlers all over, and the hosts looked for a breakthrough desperately.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking of the dropped catch and his fielding efforts, the 28-year-old said, \u201cThere was a dropped catch in the game. I was very sad for him (Bumrah), but later he put in a very good effort. Dilip sir has given me a good job, which I should play on the big side and save runs for the team. This is my mindset in fielding. I enjoy fielding a lot. God has made me fit; I have also become fit. I have always enjoyed fielding. If you don\u2019t enjoy fielding, it won\u2019t be good.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rinku dropped an easy catch in the 11th over of the New Zealand innings off Jasprit Bumrah as Mark Chapman received a respite. It was a crucial juncture in the game, as Chapman and Glenn Phillips had been knocking the Indian bowlers all over, and the hosts looked for a breakthrough desperately.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI do what is in my hands, I work hard, I carry my family\u2019s blessings and god\u2019s blessings with me, and I stay happy in my life. This is very important. It is always a good feeling to play in the World Cup. It is a big thing for a player. Last time we won the World Cup, I was a stand-by, I had the trophy. This time I am with the team, and I pray to god that we win the World Cup. I hope I get the trophy this time, too. I pray that my god\u2019s plan continues,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n