IPL 2026: Good news for India’s T20 World Cup winner, appointed vice-captain of Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR, his name is…

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In this collection of pictures, we shall get to know the vice-captain of Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026.

Rinku Singh has been given a new leadership role

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Star Indian batter Rinku Singh has been given a new leadership role with Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders. He has been named the vice-captain of the team just before the 2026 IPL season begins. This shows how much the team trusts his experience and his ability to help lead the players on the field. (PIC - X)

Rinku Singh has been an essential part of the Kolkata Knight Riders

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Rinku Singh has been an essential part of the Kolkata Knight Riders for a long time, having played for the team since his first season in 2018. He has also become a key player for the Indian national team and was a member of the squad that recently won the T20 World Cup 2026 in March. In his new role at KKR, he will serve as the assistant leader, supporting captain Ajinkya Rahane. (PIC - X)

"Rinku Singh will be the Vice-captain of the team"

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KKR managing director Venky Mysore announced the news during a pre-season event on Tuesday. He said, "On behalf of everyone in the franchise, we're really delighted to announce that Rinku Singh will be the Vice-captain of the team. Rinku joined KKR in 2018, and has been a regular in the team ever since". (PIC - X)

Rinku Singh is famous for his role

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Rinku Singh is famous for his role as a "finisher" for the Kolkata Knight Riders. He is a very important member of the team because he can handle the most difficult part of the game, scoring the final runs needed to win when the pressure is at its highest. Because he stays calm and performs so well in these tense moments, the team relies on him heavily. (PIC - X)

Rinku Singh stats

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Rinku Singh has played 59 matches in the IPL, scoring a total of 1,099 runs. On average, he scores about 30 runs per game and hits the ball very quickly. His most successful year was 2023, when he scored 474 runs across 14 matches and helped his team win the championship. One of his most famous moments happened that year during a very close game. With his team needing 30 runs to win in the final over, Rinku hit five sixes in a row off the last five balls to pull off an incredible victory. (PIC - X)