After the west, the IPL bandwagon moves east, where a buoyant Kolkata Knight Riders host an upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens.
KKR must be confident after Rinku Singh pulled off a heist against Gujarat in Ahmedabad earlier this week. The Uttar Pradesh cricketer – who smashed five consecutive sixes against fellow state teammate Yash Dayal in the final over – will be the cynosure of all eyes.
Lauding Rinku Singh for playing a knock for the ages, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan congratulated the left-handed batter for re-kindling the hopes of several young and aspiring cricketers in the country.
“Rinku has reignited energy in several young players like him. He has given the confidence that if he can achieve this feat, then it is not impossible for others to showcase their talent on the biggest stage. He is the Incredible Player in this Incredible Cricket League. It has created an unforgettable moment in the game.”
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar hailed Rinku Singh for his excellent feat in Ahmedabad and credited the Aligarh cricketer for his hard work and dedication.
Speaking to Star Sports, Cricket Live Show, Sunil Gavaskar said, “Hard work paid for Rinku Singh because you cannot hit five sixes in a row under pressure. There are things going through your mind, and the crowd not behind you in an away game makes the job harder. Still, he was being able to do that, it speaks volumes about his mental fortitude.”