Rinku Singh's bat hunt: 5 cricketers KKR star has requested bats from

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh has become one of the most charming and loved personalities in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 27-year-old gained fame for his incredible finishing abilities, particularly for his five consecutive sixes in the final over of a chase against Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2023. This finish and several other batting displays paved the way for the left-handed batter into international cricket in 2023. In the IPL 2025, the left-hander scored 197 runs at a strike rate of 153.30.

The youngster is also known for his playful and light-hearted personality off-field. He often stays in the social media spotlight for his cheerful nature around teammates. One of the famous stories is his habit of asking senior players for their bats in a friendly manner. Here, let’s look at some of the well-known players from whom Rinku Singh has asked for a bat.

Here are five players Rinku Singh has requested a bat from

1. Virat Kohli

During the IPL 2024 clash between KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rinku asked the veteran cricketer Virat Kohli for his bat. In a light-hearted exchange, he claimed that his own bat had broken and briefly played with the bat for a couple of seconds, before handing it back. Later, the former RCB skipper gifted the bat to Rinku Singh. The moment went viral on social media.