Born in Aligarh to a poor family, Rinku dreamed beyond his two-room home.
Dropped out after Class 9; even considered a sweeping job at a coaching center, but chose cricket over quick cash.
Rose in Uttar Pradesh cricket with a reputation for grit; KKR staff backed his finisher potential as he broke into the XI.
KKR bought him for ₹80 lakh in the 2018 auction, his first big break in franchise cricket.
A knee injury ruled him out of IPL 2021; earlier, a brief BCCI suspension tested his resolve, he returned tougher.
April 9, 2023: Needing 29 off the last over vs Gujarat Titans, Rinku smashed five consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal, an IPL classic that changed everything.
His T20I debut came in August 2023; by 2025, KKR had retained him for ₹13 crore.
Rinku Singh got engaged to Priya Saroj on June 8, 2025, after being in a relationship since 2022. Their bond reflects the same resilience and simplicity that shaped his journey.
In 2025, his consistency secured him a place in India’s Asia Cup squad.