Rinku Singh Left Out: Is It Unfair or God’s Plan?
Indian cricket fans woke up shocked when the squad for the five-match T20 series against South Africa was announced — and Rinku Singh’s name was missing. Social media exploded within minutes, and debates started everywhere. Was this unfair selection, or is this truly what Rinku always calls “God’s Plan”?
Why Rinku Singh Missing Out Became a Big Issue
Rinku Singh is not just another player. In the last two years, he has become one of India’s most trusted finishers. Whether it is IPL or international cricket, he has proven multiple times that he can win matches under pressure. His calm attitude, clean hitting, and consistent finishing ability earned him a huge fan base.
But when the T20 squad was announced, fans noticed that Rinku Singh was not selected. This immediately created a storm across the cricket world. Many felt that removing him was unfair, especially because he has performed whenever he got a chance.
The Selected Squad
The team includes big names like:
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shubman Gill
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Jitesh Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Washington Sundar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
Fans quickly pointed out that Rinku Singh’s name was missing, while some players with lower averages and strike rates made the squad.
Why Fans Say It’s Injustice
On social media, many fans compared stats and questioned the selectors:
- Rinku Singh T20I Stats:
- Average: 42+Strike Rate: 161+Matches: 35Runs: 550
- Best: 69*
In most games, Rinku bats at No. 6 or No. 7, which means he faces very few balls. Even then, his strike rate is among the best in the world.
Fans argued: If a finisher bats at No. 7, how will he play enough balls to score big?
Many also said that he proved himself in IPL, performed under pressure, and even won matches single-handedly. Yet he gets fewer opportunities compared to others.
Some cricket fans even accused selectors Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar of ignoring a deserving player.
Is It Really Unfair? Or Something Else?
There are two sides to this debate:
Side 1: Unfair Selection
- Rinku has consistent numbers.
- He performs whenever he gets a chance.
- He has proven himself both in India and overseas.
- Many players with weaker stats were included.
For these reasons, many believe it is nothing but injustice.
Side 2: Possible Team Strategy
Some cricket experts say that the selectors may be testing new combinations ahead of the next T20 World Cup. They may want to try different finishers or shape a new balance in the squad.
But even this explanation didn’t convince fans, because Rinku has already delivered whenever India needed him.
Is This Really “God’s Plan”?
Rinku Singh is known for always saying one line:
“If I win a match, it’s God’s plan. If something goes wrong, that too is God’s plan.”
Fans are now using the same line, asking whether this setback is part of a bigger plan for Rinku. Maybe he will come back stronger. Maybe something bigger is waiting for him.
Sometimes, a break from the team becomes a turning point in a player’s career. Maybe this is Rinku’s moment to prepare for a bigger opportunity.
What Happens to Rinku Singh Now?
There is a worrying thought among fans:
Will Rinku also be dropped from the T20 World Cup plans?
If selectors continue to ignore him, it may mean he is not in their future plans. But nothing is confirmed yet. There is still time, and Rinku has the skill and temperament to force a comeback.
One thing is clear — fans won’t stop supporting him, because they have seen his fight, discipline, and hard work.
Conclusion:
The debate is still hot:
Was this fair selection?
Or was Rinku Singh treated unfairly?
Or is this truly what Rinku calls “God’s Plan”?
One thing is certain — Rinku Singh has the talent to be a long-term match-winner for India. Dropping him has raised serious questions, and only time will tell whether the selectors made the right decision.
