Fri Nov 01 07:47:40 UTC 2024: ## KKR Retains Rinku Singh for a Whopping Rs. 13 Crore Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the reigning IPL champions, have retained left-handed batter Rinku Singh for a staggering Rs. 13 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. This marks a significant increase from the Rs. 55 lakh he was signed for in the last mega auction.

Rinku Singh rose to fame with his exceptional performance in IPL 2023, where he famously hit five consecutive sixes off Gujarat Titans’ Yash Dayal. He also made his international debut for India against Ireland in August 2023.

While his run-scoring dipped in the 2024 season, KKR remained confident in his abilities and made him their top retention pick. Rinku himself has expressed gratitude and humility towards his success, stating he is happy with whatever God gives him.

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