Rinku singh height age bio family wife stats ipl net worth

Rinku Singh is an Indian cricketer, and in IPL 2025 he is the part of famous frachaise KKR Team, He is left handed attacking bastman, and become famous for his fantastic batting in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

He shot to fame after hitting five consecutive sixes against yash dayal against Gujarat Titans while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023, which remains as one of the most phenomenal events in cricket, after hitting consecutive sixes he got the opportunity to Play for india international cricket team and he got the first international debute match against Ireland in august 2023 ( The Village Stadium).

Recently he is in the news for getting engaged with SP MP Priya saroj, In this blog we are going to find out the facts about the rinku and priya engagement, and will cover complete details about the his professionl cricket career, personality, family, cricket stats, ( International cricket career and IPl career), Net Worth and social Media fan Following.

Rinku Singh ( Indian Cricketer) Biography

Rinku Singh is an Indian cricketor who is currently bieng part of the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL and India International T20 Squad, He was born on 12 october 1997 in Aligrah, Uttar Pradesh. He is a Right-Arm Off Break batsman and currently playing the role of Middle-Order Batsman.

As a domestic player he played for the team of Uttar Pradesh in domestic tournaments. He made IPL debut in cricket in 2018 by playing for the team KKR. Then in the year 2023 he made his international debut for India in 2023 by playing against the Ireland team at The Village.

His nickname or people called him as Junior Raina and Lord Rinku Singh. In his free time he loves playing differnet sports and doing workouts.

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Rinku Khanchandra Singh
Nicknames	Junior Raina, Lord Rinku Singh
Age	29 Years (as of 2025)
Date of Birth	12 October 1997
Birth Day	Sunday
Birthplace	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Batting Style	Left-Handed
Bowling Style	Right-Arm Off Break
Role	Middle-Order Batsman
Domestic Team	Uttar Pradesh
IPL Team	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Famous For	Hitting 5 Consecutive Sixes in IPL 2023
Net Worth	₹7-10 Crore (Approx.)

Rinku Singh Height, Age, Weight & Physical Status

As per 2025, Rinku Singh is 29 years, old, he was born on 12 October, 1997, in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, he has 5 feet 5 inches height, and 57 Kg Weight, he is physically fit and healthy sport person, as per the reports, he does regular gym, cardio and there are his important exercises – weightlifting, jumping squats, pull ups, and regular cricket practice.

Height (in feet)	5 Feet 5 Inches (165 cm)
Weight (In Kgs)	57 Kilograms (125 lbs)
Chest	38 Inches
Biceps	12 Inches
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Rinku Singh Family Background

Father Name	Mr, Khanchandra Singh
Mother Name	Mrs, Vina Devi
Brother Name	Mr Jeetu Singh
Siblings	Miss Neha Singh

Rinku’s Early Life and His father Strugggles

Rinku was born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh to a lower-middle-class family. His father was a gas cylinder delivery man and struggled to deliver while the family was in great need of money. As the third born in a family with five children, Rinku loved playing cricket but due to circumstances was at a position where he had to find other jobs. He was once offered a job as a maid for a coaching center but chose cricketer instead.

Rinku’s family was skeptical about his career choices at first, but due to his efforts over time, Rinku was able to pull himself up through the ranks which was commendable.

Rinku Singh Caste, Religion

Rinku Singh caste has remained in confusion among supporters and social media users. after his heroic batting displays in the ipl and International cricket, people began attributing different caste identities to him.

Some saying that he is a Dalit and many others branding him as a Brahmin, Rajput, Bhumihar, Jaat and even Saini. It took only a few hours after his achievement and he was already a part of several communities who were extremely eager to claim him. But he, in his statements and interviews, has never ever mentioned anything related to his caste and has always preferred talking about his struggle and career in cricket.

According to the popular news company, Patrika, people from village, where rinku singh belongs, says that rinku singh is a Barbar ( Naai) caste.

Lord Rinku Educational details

Rinku singh comes from middle class family, where his father have low income, He got admission in delhi public school, Aligarh, through sports Quota, he did not earn a higher education degree, dur to financial issue, Instead, he fully devoted himself to cricket.

Rinku Singh Professional Career

Rinku started his career, as a professional cricketer at the age of 16, when he participated under-16 team of uttar pradesh, from where he practice hard and give perfromance and selected for the under-19, team in uttar pradesh. his hard work and attacking batting style, make his future bright and he selected for the IPL Team KKR in 8 aprail 2028, and then In India international Team, lets discuss his career in detail below.

Domestic Cricket Career

Rinku Singh kickstarted his professional career with Uttar Pradesh’s domestic team. He played his first List A match in 2014 and first-class match in 2016.
He has represented Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Rinku has scored more than 3000 runs in domestic cricket with an impressive average.

Rinku Singh IPL Stats

for first time he was acquired by Kings XI Punjab during the 2017 IPL season, but he did not get to play any matches, In the time picked by IPL Franchise KKR at 2018 IPL Auction, for Price INR 80 lakh, he has since then become an integral part of their middle order. and from 2018 to 2025 he is the part of KKR Team and in the Latest auction KKR Retained him for Payning Rs 13 Crore.

IPL 2023 – The Breakthrough Moment

Rinku Singh became an overnight sensation in IPL 2023 when he helped KKR secure an unbelievable win against Gujarat Titans by hitting 5 consecutive sixes in the last over, boled by Yash dayal.
He ended the 2023 season with 474 runs and a strike rate of 149.53.
His new aggressive playing style combined with consistent performance endeared him to many.

Year	Match	Runs	Highest	Average	SR	100	50	4’s	6’s
2018	4	29	16	7.25	93.54	0	0	4	0
2019	5	37	30	18.50	108.82	0	0	1	2
2020	1	11	11	11.00	100.00	0	0	1	0
2022	7	174	42	34.80	148.72	0	0	17	7
2023	14	474	67	59.25	149.53	0	4	31	29
2024	15	168	26	18.67	148.67	0	0	13	8
2025	1	12	12	12.00	120.00	0	0	1	0

Rinku Singh Stats ( International Cricket Career)

Rinku Singh Batting Stats

Rinku was bestowed with a call-up for the Indian T20 squad in 2023 due to his IPL exploits. His strength lies in absorbing pressure in the middle order, making him a solid candidate for a regular spot in Team India.

	Match	Runs	Highest	Average	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
ODI	2	55	38	28	134.15	0	0	5	3
T20	33	546	69	42	161.06	0	3	45	31

Rinku Singh Engagement Status

Rinku singh, the now famous Indian cricketer, is rumored to be engaged with SP MP Priya Saroj. Their families met on January 16, 2025 in Aligarh and came to an understanding to consider the union, the confirmation was given by priya saroj’s father Tufani saroj.

The couple, who are friends for about a year through a mutual friend, sought permission to proceed with the alliance. Couple will decide on the date of engagement and wedding after the parliament session, with plans to get engaged at Lucknow.

Who Is Priya Saroj?

Priya saroj is the member of samajwadi party ( SP), and currently she is the member of parliament (MP), from machhlishahr jaunpur uttar pradesh, she was born on 23 November, 1998, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

she belongs to the political background, her father Tufani saroj, is the lok sabha MP (3 Times) and currently as MLA from kerakat jaunpur, By profession she is advocate, and have done LLB from Amity University in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and as per the sources, priya total net worth Rs 11, 25, 719.

Rinku Singh Net Worth

Asset/Income Source	Details	Value (₹ Crore)
Net Worth	Estimated total net worth as of 2025	7
Annual Income	Approximate yearly earnings	0.6
IPL Earnings	Total earnings from IPL contracts (2017-2025)	17
2025 IPL Salary	Contracted salary for IPL 2025 season	13
Residential Property	New mansion in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh	3.5

Rinku Singh is quite active on social media where he discusses his personal life and matches as well as training sessions.

Platform	Username	Followers
Instagram	@rinkukumar12	2.1M+ Followers
Twitter (X)	@rinkusingh235	500K+ Followers
Facebook	@rinkusinghofficial	300K+ Followers

Interesting Facts About Rinku Singh

Declined a cleaning position. Rinku was considered for a snooper position, but because of financial issues, he was unable to accept. Instead he focused on his career in cricket.

He cames from a modest family. His father was a gas cylinder supplier, and the family had to manage living in a single room house.
Adores M.S. Dhoni. He claims that M.S. Dhoni and Suresh Raina are among his greatest idols.
First Indian to score five sixes in an IPL final over. Who ever thought a milestone during IPL 2023 would earn someone fame overnight.
Mother’s Name Tattooed on his body. He remembers his mother dearly and has a tattoo for her.

Conclusion

Rinku Singh’s tale illustrates how talent and hard work can help one sail through the roughest of hurdles. Having overcome the shackles of poverty to make his mark in the IPL, Rinku’s inspiring journey won over millions. Today, he is a key cricketer for KKR and an aspirant for the Indian national team, all thanks to his aggressive and fearless approach to batting. There is so much anticipation with every game he plays as his fans hope he delivers yet again. If he keeps this up, Rinku has a very real chance of becoming one of the finest finishers that India has ever seen.