Fri Jan 31 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Rinku Singh Returns to India’s T20I Squad for Crucial Match Against England

**Pune, India –** Star batsman Rinku Singh is set to make a comeback to India’s playing XI for the crucial fourth T20I against England in Pune on Friday. The explosive batsman missed the last two matches due to back spasms, but after recovering and impressing in the nets, he’s declared fit by India’s assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate.

Ten Doeschate confirmed Rinku’s availability at a pre-match press conference, stating that the batsman had looked in good rhythm during a recent net session. His return is a significant boost for India, who aim to clinch the series before the final match in Mumbai on Sunday.

Rinku’s inclusion is likely to see young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dropped from the team. Rinku’s higher batting position will offer more stability to the middle order. No other changes are anticipated, with the rest of the team expected to remain the same. This includes the opening pair of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma who impressed in Chennai, and veteran bowler Mohammed Shami.

India’s likely playing XI for the fourth T20I is: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakravarthy.

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