Indian cricketer engagement news Rinku Singh and Member of Parliament (MP) Priya Saroj it spread like wildfire and became a major talking point in the cricketing community. A possible marriage between the two made headlines across the country. However, the truth was far from all the hype.
Amidst the ongoing saga of the events that unfolded on Friday (January 17), Priya’s father Tufani Saroj has cleared the air and revealed the truth behind the reported engagement between Rinku and Priya.
Tufani Saroj’s revelation about her daughter’s relationship with Rinku Singh
Priya’s father revealed that Rinku’s family has made a marriage proposal, which is being seriously considered. Saroj mentioned that the proposal was discussed with Rinku’s elder brother-in-law, who is currently serving as the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Aligarh. However, neither Rinku nor Priya have officially confirmed these details yet.
Tufani Saroj is currently a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Kerakat constituency and has served as an MP from the Saidpur and Machhlishahr constituencies for three terms from 1999 to 2014.
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Rinku Singh’s Cricket Career
Rinku first rose to prominence through his impressive exhibitions in Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was a key player for his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Singh is primarily a middle-order batsman, who shows his ability to accelerate the innings in deadly overs.
His standout moment came during the 2023 IPL season when he hit five consecutive sixes in a crucial match, earning him widespread acclaim. Before making his IPL debut, Rinku represented UP in domestic cricket, where he built a solid reputation with his performances in List A and T20 formats.
His impressive display in the IPL earned him his first call-up for India in August 2023 against Ireland in Dublin. The 27-year-old played his first ODI match in December of the same year against South Africa.
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