Rinku Singh Faces KKR's Bizarre Treatment in IPL 2026
KKR’s struggle continues as Rinku’s confidence hits rock bottom. What’s the plan?
Kolkata Knight Riders are in a spiral, and their treatment of Rinku Singh is the cherry on this disaster cake. Once a reliable finisher, Rinku's recent outing against the Gujarat Titans saw him face just two balls for one run before being sent back by Kagiso Rabada. This season, he’s only amassed 79 runs in five innings, with a best of 33*. What’s worse? He’s been demoted to number seven in the batting order, behind Anukul Roy. That’s a clear message: KKR has lost faith in him.
Manoj Tiwary didn’t hold back in his critique. He blasted KKR’s management for mishandling Rinku, saying that their decisions are shattering his confidence. “You sent Rinku Singh an indirect signal that you don't have any faith in him,” Tiwary pointed out, hitting the nail on the head. It’s baffling to see a player, once seen as a cornerstone of the team, now relegated to the shadows while KKR flounders at the bottom of the table.
With no wins to their name and just one point from six matches, this is KKR’s worst start in IPL history. Tiwary believes that something is amiss in the KKR camp, where the combination feels off despite the presence of a strong squad. All eyes will be on their next match against the Rajasthan Royals on April 19. Can KKR turn it around, or is this a sinking ship?
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