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The engagement of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj was a star-studded affair. Political heavyweights like Akhilesh Yadav and Rajeev Shukla graced the occasion. Priya's uncle Bhagwati Saroj expressed pride over the cross-community union. Meanwhile, Rinku's impressive cricket stats add to the buzz around this high-profile match.

Key Points: Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj's engagement draws political and cricket stars

  • SP MP Priya Saroj and cricketer Rinku Singh's engagement celebrated by political leaders
  • Akhilesh Yadav and Rajeev Shukla attend the ceremony
  • Bhagwati Saroj calls it a historic moment for their community
  • Rinku Singh's rising cricket career highlighted
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Great pride for us that an international wedding is taking place: Bhagwati Saroj after Rinku-Priya's ring ceremony

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and SP MP Priya Saroj's engagement ceremony attended by Akhilesh Yadav, Rajeev Shukla, and family.

"It is a matter of great pride for us that an international wedding is taking place for the first time in my community – Bhagwati Saroj"

Lucknow, June 8

After the engagement of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj, Priya's uncle, Bhagwati Saroj, shared his happiness over the occasion.

"Today is a day of great pride and joy... The wedding is taking place with the consent of both families... It is a matter of great pride for us that an international wedding is taking place for the first time in my community...," Bhagwati Saroj told ANI.

Priya Saroj's father and SP MLA, Tufani Saroj, also expressed his happiness, saying, "I am very happy."

Samajwadi Party MPs Dimple Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav were present for the engagement ceremony of Indian Cricketer Rinku Singh and SP MP Priya Saroj.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president and Congress MP Rajeev Shukla also arrived at the engagement ceremony of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and SP MP Priya Saroj.

Rajiv Shukla said, "May both have a great married life. They are a good couple. Both are very successful in their own right... This marriage will be very successful for both."

Since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, Rinku has become a regular in the format but has yet to earn a spot in the ODI format.

Rinku has featured in two ODIs for India and holds pretty impressive List-A numbers. The southpaw has garnered 1,899 runs in 52 innings, averaging 48.69 while striking at 94.8. His excellent numbers include one hundred and 17 half-centuries.

In 33 T20I matches and 24 innings, Rinku has scored 546 runs at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 161.06, with three half-centuries. He's yet to smash his maiden T20I century. The 27-year-old made his T20I debut against Ireland in 2023.

Rinku has been one of the main players for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has played 59 matches in the T20 tournament and scored 1099 runs at a strike rate of 145.20. He slammed four half-centuries in the cash-rich tournament.

- ANI

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Amit K.
Heartiest congratulations to Rinku and Priya! 🎉 It's wonderful to see two successful individuals coming together. Rinku's journey from KKR to Team India has been inspiring, and now this new chapter in his life. Wishing them both happiness!
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Priya M.
"International wedding" in the community? What exactly makes it international? Both are Indians, right? Just curious about the terminology used here. Otherwise, best wishes to the couple!
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Rahul S.
Rinku Singh is such a humble player despite his success. Remember his interview where he talked about his struggles? This wedding shows how far he's come. May they have a blessed married life together! 🙏
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Neha T.
Interesting to see cricket and politics coming together like this. Hope Rinku's focus remains on his game though - India needs his finishing skills in the upcoming series! Wishing the couple all the best.
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Sanjay P.
The way both families have come together is beautiful to see. In today's times when we hear so much about differences, such unions give hope. May their marriage be as successful as their careers!
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Kavita R.
As a cricket fan, I just hope marriage doesn't affect Rinku's form like it did for some other players. But he seems very disciplined, so I'm sure he'll balance both well. Congratulations to the lovely couple! 💐

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