Cricketer Rinku Singh celebrates 29th birthday with Ranji century and birthday wishes from Priya Saroj

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh celebrated his 29th birthday with a century in the Ranji Trophy match against Bihar. Playing for Uttar Pradesh, Rinku came to the crease at number five when his team was in trouble at 85 runs for 3 wickets. He scored 112 runs from 164 balls, hitting 3 sixes and 8 fours. He added 202 runs for the fourth wicket with Madhav Kaushik, who remained unbeaten on 124, helping Uttar Pradesh reach a strong position.

Birthday Wishes

On his birthday, Rinku received a public message from his fiancée and Member of Parliament, Priya Saroj. She shared a photo of them together at a temple on her Instagram account. In her Instagram story, she wished him a happy birthday and wrote that she hopes life gives him all the joy, love, and success he deserves. Fans reacted warmly to the post on social media.

Career Milestone

This is the 10th first-class century for Rinku, who has scored over 3,860 runs in 54 first-class matches at an average of nearly 60. Having already played 2 ODIs and 48 T20 internationals for India, this strong domestic performance will help support his case for a Test team call-up.

Context

The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket championship played between regional teams representing various states and cricket associations. Strong performances in this multi-day tournament have traditionally served as the primary pathway for players seeking selection to the Indian Test cricket team.