Meet THIS explosive IPL star who was once offered a sweeper’s job and now is among big names in cricketing world
New Delhi: There are a lot of success and hard work stories of cricketers to achieve their dream, there are rejections, crappy pay and many competitions to compete. But when you choose your dream and work so hard to achieve it, you will succeed. The IPL star player Rinku Singh’s journey from humble beginnings in Uttar Pradesh to becoming one of the most inspiring success stories is remarkable. The left-handed batter was raised in a working-class family in Aligarh, Rinku’s life was far from easy. His father worked as a delivery man for gas cylinders, while his large family of nine struggled to make ends meet. Despite the hardships, Rinku always wondered big dreams of representing India in cricket.
Talking about young Rinku Singh, life had other plans for him. Before his rise into the big name, he was offered a job as a sweeper to help his family out of financial distress. During that time, Rinku’s elder brother worked as a sweeper in a coaching centre to support their family. Taking the story on, Rinku Singh was also offered the same job, he refused and told his family that cricket would take him places. It is worth mentioning that Rinku Singh once told in an interview with Kolkata Knight Riders how he refused to do sweeping or mopping. That was a difficult phase for the cricketer, as it symbolized the immense pressure he was under to support his family at a young age. For many years, Rinku and his family lived in a two-room quarter provided by the cylinder company. Even after the offers, Rinku refused to let this define him or his future, his passion for cricket burned brighter than ever and he saw the game as his path to a better life.
Rinku’s Life Turning Point:
Being a teenager, the real turning point came when Rinku was selected to play for Uttar Pradesh’s Under-16 cricket team. His determination on the field set him apart and his natural talent quickly caught the attention of scouts and coaches. But his rise to the top was not without struggles. Injuries, financial constraints and moments of self-doubt haunted his journey, but Rinku remained focused on his goals, knowing that hard work and perseverance were his keys to success.