Cricketer Rinku Singh engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow

IANS June 8, 2025 514 views

Cricket sensation Rinku Singh and young Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj have announced their engagement in a high-profile ceremony in Lucknow. The event was graced by prominent political figures including Akhilesh Yadav and several national leaders. Both Rinku and Priya represent emerging talent in their respective fields, with Rinku being a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders and Priya being one of India's youngest MPs. Their wedding is scheduled for November 18 in Varanasi, promising to be another star-studded celebration.

"This match has come together with the blessings and consent of both families" - Bhagwati Charan Saroj
Cricketer Rinku Singh engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow
Lucknow, June 8: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh got engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj on Sunday in Lucknow with their wedding date locked in for November 18 at the Taj Hotel in Varanasi.

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Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj to wed in November in Varanasi

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Political and cricket celebrities attend engagement ceremony

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Bride is youngest MP with record-breaking victory

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Couple represents youth success in politics and sports

Besides the families of Rinku and Priya, several prominent leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Jaya Bachchan along with Ram Gopal Yadav and Shivpal Yadav, attended the ceremony.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was also present at the ceremony to extend his best wishes to the couple. However, several of Rinku's teammates couldn't make it to his engagement celebration, as the Indian Test squad has already departed for England ahead of the Test series starting June 20.

Former India cricketer Praveen Kumar was in attendance and extended his heartfelt wishes to the couple on their special day.

Rinku, hailing from Aligarh, has played two ODIs and 33 T20Is for India in the last couple of years and is an important member of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, who lifted the title in the 2024 season. The 26-year-old Priya is a first-time MP from Jaunpur's Machhlishahr constituency.

Priya, a practising advocate, is known for her legal acumen and youthful energy. She is among India's youngest MPs. Hailing from Karkhiyaon village in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, she has continued her father's legacy with her career in politics.

Her father, Tufani Saroj, is a three-time MP and current MLA from UP's Kerakat. Priya began her career as a politician in 2024 after she was elected as the MP of Machhlishahr after defeating BJP veteran BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes.

Priya's uncle, Bhagwati Charan Saroj, shared that both families and the couple is very happy. "She became the youngest Member of Parliament with a record-breaking victory. Rinku Singh, too, is a well-known cricketer with a strong following. This match has come together with the blessings and consent of both families and everyone is truly happy about it," he said.

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Amit K.
What a power couple! Rinku is one of our most promising young cricketers and Priya is breaking barriers in politics. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness together 🇮🇳❤️ Hope this doesn't affect Rinku's cricket career though - we need him in top form for the T20 World Cup!
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Priyanka M.
Interesting match! Sports and politics coming together. But I hope people don't mix cricket with politics too much. Rinku should be judged purely on his performance on field. That said, the wedding at Taj Varanasi will be grand - UP knows how to celebrate weddings in style! 🎉
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Rahul S.
As someone from Aligarh, we're all so proud of Rinku bhaiya! From struggling days to IPL stardom and now marrying an MP - proper rags to riches story. But honestly, November wedding during cricket season? Hope he doesn't miss important matches for shaadi preparations!
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Sunita V.
Both so young and accomplished! Priya defeating a BJP veteran shows her political skills. And Rinku's sixes are as powerful as her election victory margin 😄 May they support each other's careers. UP power couple indeed!
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Vikram J.
While I wish them happiness, I'm concerned about the optics. A cricketer marrying into a political family - hope this doesn't mean Rinku gets preferential treatment in team selection. Indian cricket should remain merit-based. But congratulations to the couple nonetheless.
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Neha P.
So sweet! Both from UP, both young achievers in their fields. Perfect example of new India where women are leading in politics while men support them. Priya didi is inspiration for many girls. And Rinku's journey from KKR to Indian team is stuff of dreams! 💕

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