Rinku Singh reveals big advice from Dhoni after six-wicket win against AFG

Rinku Singh revealed to him MS Dhoni’s advice which helps him a lot in his career after India’s big win against Afghanistan.

New Delhi: The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Ibrahim Zadran’s Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on January 11. Rinku Singh faced only 9 balls, but he managed to score 16 runs from them. Rinku broke the boundary on the very first ball and came off the goal line. Later, he also revealed the advice he received from MS Dhoni.

“I have a habit of batting at six and finishing matches, I am very happy with this job. Enjoyed the cold conditions, although it was tough while fielding. I just try to talk to myself, I bat at 6, I don’t have the chance to face too many balls or score too many runs, that’s what I keep telling myself,” Rinku said in the post-match presentation.

“I spoke to Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni), he just told me to react based on the ball, stay calm and just do the same. I don’t think much while batting, I just react to the ball,” Rinku concluded while talking about Dhoni’s advice to him.

Shivam Dube was named player of the match for his astonishing all-round performance. He first took a crucial wicket and then smashed the match-winning 60 not off from just 40 balls. Dube stood his ground till the end and ensured India’s victory.

“It was really cold. I enjoyed playing on this ground. There was some pressure, I had one thing on my mind: I had to play my game. The first 2-3 balls I feel some pressure, then I concentrate on the ball, I know I can hit big sixes. In bowling, I was given an opportunity and I executed,” Dube said in the post-match presentation.