Uttar pradesh: Cricket News & Match Updates

T20 World Cup: Former India fast-bowler Ashish Nehra believes middle-order batter Rinku Singh's chances of breaking into the India squad for next year’s Men’s T20 World Cup look bright, though at the same time there are many challengers for the finisher’s spot in the playing eleven.

In the ongoing T20I series against Australia, Rinku has been making his case strong for a full-time position as a finisher in the Indian team through his blitzkriegs at the end of the innings. He finished off the chase of 209 with an unbeaten 22 off 14 balls at Visakhapatnam.

He again stood up to smash 31 not out off just nine balls at Thiruvananthapuram and slammed an enthralling 29-ball 46 at Raipur. With a steady head position and calmness inside, Rinku has been successful in showcasing his skills as a finisher, a role which he does well for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL and for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket.   Read More...