IPL 2023, KKR vs GT: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh is having a fantastic run in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. His five sixes in five balls helped his team defeat the defending champions Gujarat Titans, catapulting him to a new level of fame. The 25-year-old revealed that team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan gave him a special phone call following his exploits at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and made the promise that he would not only attend his wedding but also dance. Watch the video below. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
When SRK Called Rinku Singh!#ShahRukhKhan𓀠 #RinkuSingh pic.twitter.com/rC2Ki7eHwl
— Shah Rukh Khan Warriors FAN Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) April 27, 2023
“He (Shah Rukh Khan) was talking about my marriage. He said ‘people call me for their marriage, but I don’t go. But I will attend your marriage and dance’.”
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Shah Rukh tweeted a photo of Rinku as Pathaan on his Twitter account after his stunning knock. In the caption, he penned, “JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir!”
JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir! pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 9, 2023
Since then, Rinku has kept up the momentum for KKR, scoring 58*, 18, 6, 53*, and 18*. Rinku’s 18 helped the Knight Riders surpass 200 runs in the previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They beat RCB by 21 runs at home.
The KKR star batter will want to maintain his current form in Saturday’s match against the Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens.
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