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Rinku Singh May Rejoin India Squad Tonight for Crucial T20 World Cup Clash

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed hope that batter Rinku Singh would rejoin the squad by Wednesday evening after missing practice due to a family emergency. Rinku's father is unwell, prompting the player to take a brief break. The team is preparing for a critical must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe following a heavy defeat to South Africa. Rinku has had a quiet tournament with the bat so far, scoring 24 runs in five innings.

Key Points: Rinku Singh's Return for India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup Match

  • Rinku Singh missed practice due to family emergency
  • India faces must-win match vs Zimbabwe
  • Batting coach hopeful of his evening return
  • India lost Super Eight opener to South Africa
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"We hope he will join the team this evening": Sitanshu Kotak on Rinku Singh ahead of must-win Super 8 clash vs Zimbabwe

India batting coach hopes Rinku Singh rejoins squad after family emergency ahead of must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai.

"Rinku's father is not well, he took a break, and we hope he will join the team by this evening - Sitanshu Kotak"

Chennai, February 25

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Wednesday said that left-handed batter Rinku Singh could rejoin the squad by evening ahead of India's do-or-die ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against the Zimbabwe cricket team in Chennai.

Rinku had missed the team's practice session earlier in the day after returning home due to a family emergency, as per sources.

Plenty of players like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, etc. were visible during the practice, but Rinku was not present at the field.

"Rinku's father is not well, he took a break, and we hope he will join the team by this evening," the India batting coach said during the pre-match press conference.

So far, Rinku has had a mixed bag World Cup with the bat, often arriving at the crease with very few balls left to score. He has made just 24 runs in five innings, staying unbeaten twice and having a best score of 11*. In 10 T20Is this year, the left-hander has made 115 runs in eight innings at an average of 28.75, with a strike rate of 132.18 and best score of 44*.

Team India will be playing a must-win clash against Zimbabwe at Chennai on Thursday. After a humiliating 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super Eight phase opener, the Men in Blue will need to win their remaining matches to keep themselves alive in their title defence and also hope that South Africa ends the Super Eight phase unbeaten.

Team India squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup:

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, even if he's back, they haven't used him properly this WC. He comes in with 5 balls left! How can anyone score? He's a finisher, give him time at the crease. Our batting order needs a rethink.
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Aman W
Must-win match in Chennai! The pressure is huge after that SA loss. We need everyone focused. Hope Rinku can channel any emotions into his batting if he plays. He's a fighter.
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Sarah B
The team management is being very supportive, which is good to see. Kotak's statement is respectful of his privacy. Hope the media doesn't hound him for details about his family.
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Vikram M
His stats are underwhelming, but context matters. He's barely faced any deliveries! This is on the team strategy, not him. If we want to defend the title, we need to use our impact players better. #TeamIndia
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Karthik V
Forget the stats for now. Just want his dad to be okay. Cricket can wait. Sending positive vibes to the Singh family from Chennai.

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