Fri Jan 17 14:57:55 UTC 2025: ## Cricketer Rinku Singh’s Engagement Rumored, BCCI Announces Stricter Rules
**NEW DELHI** – Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s alleged engagement to Priya Saroj, a Samajwadi Party MP from Machhlishahar, Uttar Pradesh, is creating a buzz. While sources close to the cricketer confirm the relationship, Rinku Singh’s father and brother have denied any engagement or betrothal plans. Saroj, a 25-year-old lawyer who defeated a BJP veteran in the last election, is the daughter of three-time MP Tufani Saroj.
This news comes as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced ten strict new rules for Indian cricketers following India’s loss to Australia. These regulations mandate participation in domestic cricket, prohibit advertising and family travel during series, and enforce mandatory practice sessions.
Rinku Singh, a recently selected all-rounder for the upcoming five-match T20 series against England (starting January 22nd in Kolkata), has already made a mark in international cricket with three fifties in his short career. He averages 46.09 runs in 30 T20I matches and has also played two ODIs. The conflicting reports surrounding his engagement add another layer to the already intense focus on the cricketer as he prepares for the crucial series.
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