'I Can't Find Any Technical Reasons': Former Indian Selector Backs Rinku Singh For Test Cricket

Vikram Rathour on Rinku Singh [X.com]

Rinku Singh is one of the emerging cricketers who has the potential to play in all formats for India. Former India's batting coach, Vikram Rathour, shared his insights on Rinku Singh during an interview, stating that he "can be a successful Test batter."

Rinku Singh, who made his international debut last year, has been performing exceptionally well in the formats he has played. He was part of the T20 World Cup squad as a reserve player and recently showcased his mettle in the shortest format of the game during the Zimbabwe tour. Reflecting on his potential in Test cricket, Rathour picked Rinku Singh. 

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When I see him (Rinku) bat in nets: Rathour

"When I see him (Rinku) bat in nets, I can't find any technical reasons why Rinku cannot be a successful Test batter. I understand he has made his name as a terrific finisher in T20 cricket but if you look at his first-class record, he is averaging in high 50s," he stated.

Rathour also praised Rinku Singh's temperament and ability to play as a Test cricketer. 

"He (Rinku) is also blessed with a very calm temperament. So all these factors indicate that if given an opportunity, he can develop into a Test cricketer," Rathour further said.

Since his debut, Rinku Singh has played 20 T20Is, amassing 416 runs at a strike rate of 176.27 with two fifties. In ODIs, he has played 2 matches so far. He is exceptionally well in first-class cricket, where he has a remarkable strike rate of 71.59, scoring 3,173 runs in 69 innings.

Talking about India's upcoming schedule, after the Sri Lanka series, the Rohit Sharma-led team will play a Test match against Bangladesh commencing on September 19.

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