India cricketer Rinku Singh's father continues to deliver LPG cylinders in Aligarh - Watch Video

Young India cricketer Rinku Singh has been climbing ladders of success ever since he made his international debut for India last year. The Uttar Pradesh all-rounder is making a mark in almost every game he walks into the middle in India colours.

Rinku's journey on the cricket pitch started long ago and the left-handed middle-order batter went through a lot of hardships in his personal life to achieve success and reach where he is now. His meteoric rise in international cricket since his debut last year has been nothing short of extraordinary.

On the cricket pitch the Uttar Pradesh cricketer first established himself as Kolkata Knight Riders' finisher in the Indian Premier League and ever since he donned the India colours, the pint-size dynamite is doing the same for his country. It was his consistency and tenacity that earned him the coveted India call-up, where he showcased his batting prowess in the T20 arena.

Hailing from Aligarh, Rinku has become a household name not just for his prowess with the bat but for the unwavering resilience and humility that define his journey. In just 15 games and 11 innings for India, Rinku has amassed 356 runs at an average of 89.00, boasting a formidable strike rate of over 176, with two half-centuries under his belt.

But beyond the statistics lies a narrative that speaks volumes about the values deeply rooted in Rinku's modest family. Recently, a viral video captured the simplicity of the cricketer's family.

In the video, his father, Khanchand Singh, can be seen diligently loading LPG cylinders onto a small truck in Aligarh. Despite his son's meteoric rise in cricket and the financial stability it brings, Khanchand continues his humble profession as a gas cylinder provider.

Despite his son's success and the financial means to retire, Khanchand remains steadfast in his work, driven by a sense of pride and dedication. "I told my father to relax now as we have enough for him not to haul cylinders, but he still does it and loves his job," Rinku remarked earlier, reflecting on his father's unyielding work ethic.

The story of Rinku - who himself has worked as a cleaner to support his family and realise his dream to play cricket Singh - is not just about cricket; it's a testament to the values of hard work, perseverance, and humility that define small-town India.

Despite his rise to fame, Rinku and his family remain grounded, embodying the essence of their roots. His journey from being acquired by KKR in 2018 to being retained for IPL 2024 at Rs 55 lakh showcases his faith and belief in his potential despite initial setbacks.

The 26-year-old was recently praised by senior India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin for possessing a calm brain and his knack for finishing the games for Team India and even compared the southpaw with former India captain MS Dhoni.

For his aggressive batting approach and likening him to a 'left-handed Dhoni', Ashwin stated, "He possesses qualities reminiscent of Dhoni's composure, though I hesitate to draw a direct comparison as Dhoni's stature is unparalleled."