India batter Rinku Singh has revealed his two biggest dreams yet to be fulfilled. He will be seen in action for the Indian team, as he has been named in the Asia Cup 2025 squad. The continental tournament will be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28.
India has been placed in Group A with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman and will play the UAE in their first game in Dubai on September 10.
Rinku Singh, who hails from Aligarh, has played 2 ODIs and 33 T20Is for Team India. And he has put in his candidature for a position in the Indian XI thanks to his superlative performances for Meerut Mavericks in the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Premier League.
Rinku, who has achieved great success in the game's shortest format, stated that he dislikes being labeled a T20I expert. He claims that he has excellent red-ball cricket statistics and that his goal is to play all formats for India.
“I know fans love it when I hit sixes, and I’m really grateful for that. But my Ranji Trophy average is also very good—I average over 55 there. I really enjoy playing red-ball cricket. I’ve also played two ODIs for India and did well in one of them. So, it’s not like I’m only a T20 player. I believe I can perform in every format if I get the chance. I don’t like being tagged as a one-format player; I see myself as an all-format player. My dream is to play Test cricket for India, and if I get the opportunity, I’ll be ready to grab it,” Rinku was quoted as saying by the Times of India.
Rinku looks up to former India and Uttar Pradesh batsman Suresh Raina, and he aspires to be a player like him.
“Suresh Raina Bhaiya is my idol. He always tells me, ‘Rinku, be ready and prepared for everything.’ I’d be very happy to play Tests for India and contribute there too. Raina Bhaiya has played most of his matches at the position where I bat, and he has produced many match-winning knocks. I want to be the same kind of player for India across all formats,” he added.
Rinku Singh was left out of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup squad; however, he knows that brilliant performances for the Indian team are expected in the upcoming T20 matches. Including the Asia Cup 2025 will boost his chances for selection in the 2026 T20 World Cup squad.
“Yes, my dream is to be part of the World Cup squad and to hold that trophy. I keep praying to God for that. If I perform well in the upcoming series, things will become clearer for the World Cup. That’s my ultimate aim—to do well for my country in the Asia Cup, and I’m confident I will deliver," Rinku said.
The T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in India and Sri Lanka in the first quarter of next calendar year.
