KKR vs LSG: “Rinku Singh Has Become The X-Factor For KKR, Not Andre Russell” – Harbhajan Singh Lauds The Young Batter
The veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh for his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Harbhajan Singh described Rinku Singh as the X-factor for the Kolkata Knight Riders this season, pointing out that Andre Russell’s era is gone in the cash-rich league.
Rinku Singh has been in brilliant form in the IPL 2023, scoring 407 runs with an impressive average of 50.88 and a strike rate of 143.30. The left-handed batter is the leading run-getter for his franchise in the tournament. The southpaw came into the limelight after smashing five sixes in the last over against the Gujarat Titans (GT).
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We Will Soon See India Cap On His Head – Harbhajan Singh
Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Harbhajan Singh said Rinku Singh will get a chance to represent Team India soon following his performances in pressure situations.
“Now Rinku has become the X-factor for KKR, not Russell. Russell’s era is gone. It’s Rinku’s time now,” Harbhajan Singh told Star Sports.
“Even if Rinku is sent up, he can do justice to his role. He is a player of different calibre and we will soon see India cap on his head,” he added.
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The Nitish Rana-led team are in seventh place in the 10-team points table with 12 points in their pocket. The two-time IPL champions are still in the playoff race, and they can manage a maximum of 14 points by the end of the group stage.
The Nitish Rana-led team beat the four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, May 14. The win in the previous game against the CSK team will boost the team’s confidence.
The Kolkata-based franchise will lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at their home ground, Eden Garden, on Saturday, May 20. The KKR will be hoping to finish the tournament on a high note with a win in their last league stage match.
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