India’s explosive batter Rinku Singh really enjoyed his first practice session under head coach Rahul Dravid in South Africa, as he is raring to go in the opening game of the three-match T20I series.
Ahead of the first T20I against South Africa on December 10, Rinku opened up about his time with Team India, his schedule, and how he spent time on the tour apart from being involved in practice.
Further, Rinku revealed the message he received from Dravid, as he is aiming to cement his place in India's squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies.
In a video BCCI posted on its website, Rinku Singh said: “Working with Rahul sir is a great feeling. His message was simple, ‘Do what you have been doing so far and believe yourself.’ He said your position is No. 5 where batting is not easy but keep believing in yourself.”
He continued, “I’ve been playing at No. 5 since 2013. I played for UP at the same position and I know it’s not easy. You have to bat when the top 3-4 batters are out and you need to put a partnership. So, I try to keep myself calm as much as I can.”
Meanwhile, when Rinku was talking about his fitness, Shubman Gill made an unexpected entry and interrupted the interview, saying that the batter has been running fast since being bitten by a monkey.
Rinku said, “I’ve always been conscious about my fitness. I can run faster and it was in mind that when I play on a big stage, my fitness has to be top-notch.”
And then Gill interrupted: “Bandar kata hai isiliye tez bhagta hai (He has been running fast since getting bitten by a monkey).”
Watch the video here:
(With Hindustan Times Inputs)
