Many people are interested in the team composition for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, with fans and experts alike voicing their preferences for who they would want to see on the plane to the Caribbean for the massive tournament that begins on June 1. The time for announcing the roster is drawing near.
Among the tizzy for the squad, the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan, expressed his personal preference regarding the inclusion of his middle-order batsman, Rinku Singh, in the 15-member team that will represent the country in the T20 World Cup.
The rags-to-riches story of Rinku Singh touching the pinnacle of becoming a force to reckon with attests not only to his natural talent and grit but also to the gradually unfading support and faith shown by the KKR owner, Shah Rukh Khan.
Speaking his mind on Rinku's chances of making it to the World Cup, SRK said in an episode of Knight Club presents King Khan's Rules, "There are some excellent players who are going to represent the country. I am looking forward to Rinku's name in the World Cup squad among many other youngsters from different teams. I am hoping many deserve the opportunity, but my heart will puff up with pride if Rinku makes the squad. That would be a very proud moment for me."
Hailing from the most modest beginnings in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Rinku Singh faced loads of hardships to get ahead in the game of cricket. Where a well-paying job as a sweeper tempted, Rinku stuck to his guns with his pursuit of cricket, fueled by the belief that it would take him forward to greater heights.
“I simply want them to relish happiness, and when I witness these lads in action, it feels akin to living my sporting journey vicariously. Particularly with players like Rinku and Nitish, I discern reflections of my own journey. Their success fills me with immense joy,” remarked SRK in a statement released by the broadcaster.
These two lives, almost like a re-enactment of Ross vs. Monster in Titanic, personify a world where success often comes by privilege and the advantages that opportunities bring. And how greatness emerged from perseverance, resilience, and the audacity to chase your dreams at any cost, here is the tale of Shah Rukh Khan and Rinku Singh.
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