Reasons for Rinku Singh’s low IPL salary despite playing for India explained

India and Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh remains to earn 55 Lakhs in the Indian Premier League despite playing for five years. He was brought by the two-time winners in 2018. From 2018 to 2020, Singh managed to play only 10 games. The left-hander didn’t play a single game during the 2021 season. The Uttar Pradesh player was brought back and he played seven games for the team.

During the 2023 season early this year, Singh played all 14 games and amassed 474 runs averaging 59.25, his best season with the bat. During India’s tour of Ireland a few months back, Rinku made his international debut. In the ongoing ODI series in South Africa, he has made his ODI debut. However, despite being one of the rising stars of Indian cricket, he manages only 55 lakh from every season.

Players such as Riyan Parag, and Devdutt Padikkal are earning more than Rinku Singh

Notably, Rajasthan Royals and Assam batter Riyan Parag, who is yet to play for India, is earning 4 crores. Notably, he was part of the 2018 U19 World Cup winning team. Meanwhile, talking about Singh, he was brought at 80 lakhs in 2018. However, ahead of 2022 with him not having played many games, was released.

During the 2022 mega auction, he was brought back in just 55 lakhs. Despite doing well for his franchise and India this year, his lesser remuneration than other players who are yet to play for India has created controversy