'Har do saal mein...': Rinku Singh discloses Rohit Sharma's advice after being left out of India's T20 World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: India's dynamic batter Rinku Singh was excluded from the main squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, despite his impressive performances, and was instead named as a reserve player. This decision led to widespread discussion among fans and analysts. Following the squad announcement, Singh revealed insights from his conversation with India's skipper, Rohit Sharma, who offered him words of encouragement.
Rinku Singh recently shared his thoughts about his exclusion during an interview with News24. He recounted the advice Rohit Sharma gave him, emphasizing perseverance and the opportunities that the future holds.

"Haan woh (Rohit Sharma) aaye the samjane ki koi baat nahi, teri umar hi kya hai. World Cup aage bohot hai. Mehnat karte reh. Har do saal mein World Cup aata hai, uspe dhyaan de. Koi dikkat nahi hai, pareshan mat ho [He came to me and made me understand that it was okay; you are still very young. There will be many World Cups in the future. Keep working hard. There is a World Cup every two years, so focus on that. Don’t be disappointed]," Rinku quoted Rohit in the interview.
Rohit's message appears to have given Rinku a positive perspective on his future career. According to the young cricketer, Sharma stressed that age is on Rinku's side and that his chance to shine at the global level would come with ongoing effort and dedication.
Even though he was not part of the main squad, Rinku expressed his admiration for Rohit’s style of leadership and his respect for Virat Kohli’s aggressive approach to captaincy.
"I like Rohit Sharma's captaincy. I like Virat Kohli as well because aggression is very important while leading a team. So, his captaincy was also very good," Rinku stated, highlighting the attributes he values in a leader.
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team successfully ended their 11-year ICC trophy drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, further demonstrating the effectiveness of Sharma's leadership and the team's cohesion. Despite his exclusion from the main squad, Rinku Singh's positive attitude and respect for his leaders underline his maturity and potential as a future star in Indian cricket.