Fri Jan 17 17:55:04 UTC 2025: ## Cricketer Rinku Singh Engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj: Sources
**Kolkata, India –** Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, a rising star in the national team and the Kolkata Knight Riders, is reportedly engaged to Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament for the Samajwadi Party. Sources close to India Today confirmed the news, although both families are yet to publicly announce the engagement.
Singh, 27, shot to fame after impressive performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, leading to his international debut in 2023. He is currently preparing for a five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22nd. The left-handed batsman was recently retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a hefty ₹13 crore.
Saroj, who represents the Machhlishahr constituency, was elected to the Lok Sabha in the 2024 elections. The daughter of veteran Samajwadi Party leader Tufani Saroj, she holds a law degree from Amity University and previously practiced at the Supreme Court. A recent social media post indicated she was away from home for ten days.
While the engagement remains unconfirmed by the families involved, the news has sparked considerable interest in the cricketing and political circles. Singh’s focus now remains on the upcoming England series, where he is expected to play a key role for the Indian team.
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