Indian cricket player Rinku Singh is one of the biggest rags-to-riches stories in the sports world. Coming work a challenging background, the Indian cricketer is a millionaire now. He is known for his powerfull strikes and humble approach. In 2024, Rinku was a key member of the Kolkata Knight Riders, winning the Indian Premier League title.
An Introduction About Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh is one of the most talked-about cricketers in India, known for his ability to hit big as a batsman. Rinku comes from a humble background and his full name is Rinku Khanchand Singh. On 12 October 1997, Rinku was born in Aligarh, making him 27 years old. Rinku follows the Hindu religion and is a fan of legendary cricketer Virat Kohli.
Rinku Singh Caste & Controversy
His community people have confirmed that Rinku Singh’s Caste is Nai, which is considered as Dalit. However, there huge social media buzz around his caste.
- In 2023, Rinku hit five sixes in the last over against the Gujarat Titans and led the KKR to win the game. His impact made him an overnight sensation, as hitting five consecutive sixes means a lot.
- But instead of praising his performances, people in Uttar Pradesh (state) made a topic on social media, talking about Rinku’s caste.
- For taking credit, communities of each caste were naming Rinku, a Brahmin, Rajput, Dalit and a host of other surnames.
- As the Singh surname is commonly used by Rajputs & Punjabi in India, it made most feel that he is a Rajput. This was the key reason behind this controversy.
- But his cricket fans say that Rinku’s caste is cricket, as Indian cricketers represent the country.
Rinku Singh Biography
| Full Name | Rinku Khanchand Singh |
| Category | Sports Bio |
| Date of Birth | 12 October 1997 |
| Age | 27 |
| Birthplace | Aligarh |
| Cast | Nai |
| Nationality | India |
| Ethnicity | Brown |
| Rinku Singh’s Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Hair | Black |
| Eyes | Black |
| Feet Size | 7 (US) |
| Fitness | Gym, Yoga |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Domestic Team | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Moon Sign | Libra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
What is Rinku Singh Height in feet & centimeter?
Rinku Singh Height is 5 feet 5 inches or approx 165 centimeter, according to official sources.
Rinku Singh Age
Currently Rinku Singh age is 27 years but soon he will celebrate his 28th birthday on 12th October 2025. This age is as per his official records, his actual age may vary as we know many players lie about their age to play cricket.
Parents and Siblings
Khanchandra Singh is the father of Rinku Singh, while Vina Devi is the mother. He is blessed to have three brothers and a sister.
Jeetu Singh is one of his brothers, who worked as an auto rickshaw driver. Neha is the name of his only sister. However, he has not shared the names of the other two brothers, being the third amongst five siblings. While growing up, Rinku worked as a sweeper.
Education
Rinku Sign studied at Delhi Public School. The sports quota allowed him to study at DPS, Aligarh. However, he did not go for higher education and gave his full attention to becoming a cricketer. Rinku is fluent in Hindi.
Rinku’s fiancé & Love Life
Rinku Singh is not married yet. But in early 2025, an update came about him getting married to Priya Saroj, who is a Member of the Lok Sabha from the Samajwadi Party. Rinku’s fiancé Priya is a politician and lawyer.
Rise from IPL
The Kolkata Knight Riders’ scouts made Rinku join the team in 2018. However, from 2018 to 2022, he did get just 17 matches to play.
But the change came in 2023. Rinku was backed by the team, and he had a great win for KKR against the GT, where in the final over, he scored five back-to-back sixes and became a massive topic of discussion. He went on to score 474 runs in 14 IPL matches.
And a season later, Rinku helped KKR with his 168-run contribution in 15 matches to win the IPL 2025. From 2018 to 2024, he earned around INR 55 a season. But for the 2025 season, KKR paid him a salary of INR 13 crore.
Team India Journey
Rinku Singh’s impact for KKR in the IPL 2023 made him debut in both ODI and T20I in the same year. His T20I debut came against Ireland on 18 August 2023. The ODI debut happened against South Africa on 19 December 2023. He has not made his Test debut yet. For the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, he was a part of the team as India won the major title.
Due to his inconsistency for UP in domestic cricket, he has not had many chances yet to play for India in any format.
Rinku Singh – Kuldeep Yadav Slap
In the IPL 2025, after the KKR vs DC game, Rinku Singh was slapped twice by his UP and India teammate Kuldeep Yadav. This became a topic of discussion amongst cricket fans in India. However, both said it was a friendly touch. But that did not seem friendly as Rinku looked upset after getting slapped twice by the Indian spinner.
Rinku Singh’s Net Worth
Rinku Singh is estimated at INR 15 cr as of 2025. A major sums of his earnings come from the IPL and brand deals. He has a Maruti Brezza SUV and a Royal Enfield Bullet 350.
Social Media
Rinku holds over 4.5 million followers on Instagram and over 170k on X.
- Insta: @rinkukumar12
- X: @rinkusingh235
- Facbook: RinkuSinghOfficial
Some Must-to-know Facts
- Rinku Singh’s favouite actress is Shraddha Kapoor.
- He has made multiple tattoos on his arms.
- In 2023, there were fake rumours of Rinku’s relationship with Suhana Khan.
- Rinku’s father worked as an LPG cylinder deliveryman.
- Rinku was able to study until class 9th (fail). Due to financial challenges, he started to work early in life.
- Rinku made his debut for UP in 2024, scoring 83 runs on his debut. He was just 16 years old back then.
- In 2019, the BCCI banned Rinku for three matches as he played in a non-permitted T20 event in Abu Dhabi.
- Rinku paid all the expenses of his sister’s marriage.
FAQ’s
Yes, cricketer Rinku is getting married to Priya Saroj, who is a Member of the Lok Sabha from the Samajwadi Party.
Rinku Singh’s father Khanchand worked as gas cylinder delivery person. He is strong man who deserve respect for his hardwork.
Rinku Singh’s IPL price for 2025 is ₹13 crore which is 20 times higher than his previous IPL price 55 lakhs.
Rinku Singh’s salary in IPL 2025 is ₹13 crore, afer tax he will recieve around 7 to 8 crore.
Rinku has bought a lavish bungalow in Aligarh for ₹3.5 crore.
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