'God’s Plan' - Rinku Singh reveals story behind his famous phrase ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup

India batter Rinku Singh has opened up about the origins of his popular phrase, “God’s plan.” The 27-year-old shared the story during a YouTube podcast with Raj Shamani, released on Tuesday, September 9. Rinku explained how the phrase came to be a part of his life and why he still uses it to guide him through his journey as a cricketer.

The left-hander revealed that he first came across the phrase at a party he attended with his former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate Nitish Rana. He recalled that Rana turned DJ for the night and played the famous track God’s Plan by Drake, which left a deep impression on him. Since then, the song and its meaning have stayed with Rinku.

“Nitish (Rana) Bhai, we had gone for a little party, and there he became a bit of a DJ. Bhaiya played a song; it was God’s Plan by Drake, so from there everything started. From there I started listening to songs. Bhaiya explained to me that these are the meanings of this song: always trust God. So from there, things began,” Rinku said.

Faith, Hard Work, and Positive Thinking

Rinku Singh continued to discuss how the phrase "God's plan" has molded his thinking on and off the field. He said whilst you can put in the effort and work hard, you still need faith in the Almighty. It has always been about trusting God and trusting in his own work.

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“God’s plan is exactly this scene because I have always trusted the One above, because above, it is only the One above who is everything. And your hard work is your hard work. If you are working hard with a true heart and you are not thinking badly of anyone, then that becomes very helpful for you,” he said. Rinku added that he believes good intentions towards others reflect positively in one’s own journey, reinforcing his simple philosophy: “Think good for others, focus on your own game, and trust the One above.”

The southpaw, who is part of India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, has already made a mark in international cricket. He has featured in 33 T20Is, scoring 546 runs at an impressive average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 161.06, including three half-centuries. Rinku has also played two ODIs, tallying 55 runs in limited opportunities.