'I'll have a big conversation with him...'- Team India batter's statement about Gautam Gambhir ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Team India batter Rinku Singh has revealed his plans about the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and his personal relationship with Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir. The explosive batter has been in stunning form in the ongoing Uttar Pradesh T20 League, where he already claimed 332 runs in 10 matches at an average of 66.40 for Meerut Mavericks.

After his push in India's limited overs squad, Singh's career graph gradually slowed down a bit, which raised some concerns about his inclusion in the Asia Cup 2025 squad. BCCI selectors have high hopes about the lower-middle-order batter, and they named the Uttar Pradesh-born in the team. During a recent interview, he was asked about his role in the upcoming prestigious tournament with the Men in Blue. Rinku, with a smile, replied that we'll have a conversation with Gambhir about his role in the tournament.

"Not yet. Once I go to Dubai, I’ll have a big conversation with him (laughs). Till now, we haven’t spoken about anything. I’m just very excited to meet him and learn from him. His support in my career has been immense," Rinku Singh said. 

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Rinku Singh praised Gautam Gambhir 

During the IPL 2024 season, he got the chance to work with Gambhir, who was then the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders, to guide them for another successful season. Rinku said that Gambhir is someone who stands for his boys. Whether it is batting, mental support, or training, Gambhir's working method mesmerized Rinku. 

"When I first met him at KKR, he gave me so much confidence. I had a brief session with him where he spoke to me about pull shots. He always backs his players, and that feels really good. He’ll come, talk to you, and inject confidence. He’s a man with a lot of knowledge. I’ve enjoyed working with him—whether it’s batting, talking, or training. It’s always fun to share things with him. I’m really eager to play under his coaching again. "It’s a special feeling to share the dressing room with a legend like GG, sir," he added.