Rinku Singh strengthens case for India return with consecutive centuries in Ranji Trophy
Left-handed batsman Rinku Singh scored back-to-back centuries in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, making a strong case for his return to the Indian cricket team. He scored an unbeaten 100 against Goa and 112 against Bihar in previous matches. Singh helped Uttar Pradesh recover from precarious positions, including an unbeaten century in a tenth-wicket partnership to reach 184/9 against Goa. Despite his performance, Singh was omitted from India's T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand series starting October 22, with selectors opting for more flexible batting options like Shivam Dube and Axar Patel. His exclusion has sparked debate about the finisher's role in the team and India's squad balance management.