‘He has shown what a good player he is…’ – KL Rahul heaps praise on Rinku Singh ahead of 1st ODI vs South Africa

Team India is all set to face South Africa for the first ODI game slated to take place on December 17. Notably, the Men in Blue have recently levelled up the T20I series after the first game washed out; however, they will be looking to win the ODI series against a strong home side. Meanwhile, KL Rahul is all set to lead the ODI series, and he has opened up about Rinku Singh and Sanju Samson’s positions in the upcoming ODI series.

The middle-order batter heaps praise on Rinku Singh, who showed his lethal form in the recently concluded T20I series against the Proteas. In addition, the stylish right-handed batter heaps praise on Rinku Singh’s IPL career as well as his domestic career, which helped him earn the India cap.

“He has shown what a good player he is. We all knew how skilled he is having watched him in the IPL, but what has been really good to see has been the temperament he has shown in the T20I series, and the game awareness and calmness under pressure. It was refreshing to see. He has performed well across formats in domestic cricket, so yes he will get his opportunity,” KL Rahul said in a pre-match press conference.

I am happy to take any role in the Test series: KL Rahul

Meanwhile, KL Rahul also revealed that Sanju Samson will be getting the place in the ODI series at number 4 or 5, but he will be doing the wicketkeeping role over Sanju Samson in the ODI series against South Africa. Furthermore, the LSG skipper also talks about the role suitable for him in Test cricket.

“I will be doing wicket-keeping & batting in the middle order in this ODI series. I am happy to take any role in the Test series that the captain, the coach and the management want. Of course, even in T20, I want to play for my country. Sanju Samson will bat in the middle order. That is the role he has played whenever he has played ODI cricket. He will bat at No. 5 or 6,” he added further.