In a shocking turn of events, Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has reportedly received ransom threats from a gang linked to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. According to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, Rinku’s promotional team got three ransom calls between February and April 2025, demanding ₹5 crore. The incident has raised serious security concerns around the young cricketer, who has been a key player for India in recent months.

Police officials said that the threats were made by members of Dawood Ibrahim’s gang. Two men, Mohammed Dilshad and Mohammed Naveed, have been arrested in connection with the case. The duo was first caught in the West Indies and handed over to India on August 1. Mumbai Police believe these men were part of a larger network involved in multiple extortion cases.

The investigation also revealed that both accused had earlier demanded ₹10 crore from Zeeshan Siddiqui, the son of the late former MLA Baba Siddiqui. During interrogation, one of the suspects admitted that he had called Rinku Singh directly to demand ransom money. According to a report by TV9, they also used emails to send threatening messages to Rinku’s management team.

Police Investigation and Rinku’s Recent Cricket Success

Officials shared that the accused were hiding in the West Indies for several weeks before being caught by local authorities. After their extradition to India, Mumbai Police began questioning them and found clear evidence linking them to the threats. Investigators believe the gang planned to target multiple public figures using the same method of calls and emails.

The Mumbai Crime Branch has revealed that D Company had demanded a ransom of ₹5 crore from Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, sending him three threatening messages between February and April 2025. Interpol had earlier helped arrest the accused Mohammad Dilshad and Mohammad Naveed… pic.twitter.com/kO3NJbKLDx

— IANS (@ians_india) October 8, 2025

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Even with the off-field troubles, Rinku Singh is still a star of cricket. He was instrumental in India's victory in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 against Pakistan on September 28, when he scored the winning runs. Although he was not part of the team for the greater part of the tournament, he made the final count. Up to now, Rinku has appeared in 2 ODIs, accumulating 55 runs at a mean of 27.50, and 54 T20Is, scoring 550 runs at a strike rate of 161.77 and at an average of 42.31.

Rinku Singh didn’t play a single game of the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates before being part of the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He got the chance to feature in the final after the Indian side decided to leave the premier all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, from the playing eleven.

The Indian batter has been a special member of the national side in the lower order as the southpaw has overall clubbed 550 runs in 25 innings of the shortest format at an average of 42.30 and a strike rate of 161.76 with the help of three half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 69 runs. He was the fourth leading run-getter of the UP Premier League 2025 with 372 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 178.85.

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After the final, he returned home and met Shadab Jakati to recreate the famous ’10rs ka biscuit’ video. He walked into a room and asked the price of a biscuit, which was already revealed as INR 10. They shared fun and laughter among themselves as the video went viral on social media platforms.

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On his first ball of the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, the left-handed batter nailed Haris Rauf through the off-side for a boundary, which turned out to be the winning shot of the encounter. The field was up as the Pakistan side took a gamble, and Rinku made it count as the ball sailed over the field for the Blue Brigade to seal the victory.

 

 

 

 

 

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Rinku will now feature for India in the T20I series against Australia, which will be followed by the ODI series down under. That will also give a chance for the selectors to pick a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

India recently won the opening Test of the two-match series against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They will now face the same side at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi next week.

The frame capturing CRPF Jawans celebrating India's win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Final described how the match was important for them. It was not a rivalry only limited to the cricket pitch; it was beyond the field. 

Rinku Singh hit the winning run for India in the final match of the tournament against the archrivals. The Men in Blue brigade waited for the moment of glory till the 20th over of the second innings to defend their title. It was Rinku Singh, who came into the Eleven as the replacement of injured Hardik Pandya, who confirmed India's win on the 4th ball of the 20th delivery of the second innings of the match. He was a fresh batter at the moment and went to play the first ball of the final against Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf. Because of Pandya's niggle, as informed by captain Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku came into the playing eleven and proved his mettle as a finisher. 

Throughout the Asia Cup 2025, the India vs. Pakistan rivalry was more than a cricket rivalry; it went beyond the field because of the Pehalgam terror attack incident followed by India's Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the tournament, netizens shouted to boycott the India vs. Pakistan match. The two rivals faced the contest not once, but twice, faced with high intensity as well as controversy. Since the first face-off of the tournament with Pakistan, Suryakumar Yadav-led India denied shaking hands with Pakistan. Which initiated controversy, as well as their view over the match. 

#WATCH | Sukma, Chhattisgarh | CRPF jawans of the 74bn celebrate India’s victory in the #AsiaCupT20 by defeating Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/qeKI3hPILZ

— ANI (@ANI) September 28, 2025

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Indian Jawans celebrating the moment 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was offended when Yadav said that something went beyond sportsmanship. ICC match referee Richie Richardson imposed a fine on Yadav for his statements, which, according to PCB, were 'political.' 

News agency ANI shared a video where the viewers can see how the CROF jawans erupted in joy at the moment when India defeated Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. An iconic moment for Indian cricket history. 

A blessing in disguise? Rinku Singh came into the playing combination because of Hardik Pandya's injury. Hardik was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2025 final because of a niggle, as informed by the team's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav during the toss.

The final was a neck-to-neck fight between the two arch rivals—India and Pakistan. Pakistan started well in the first with their opening pair, Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman. After their dismissals, it was a disastrous sighting for them. From 84 for 1 to 146 for 10 in 19.1 overs. The target was below par for a batting powerhouse like Team India. But the match extended till the very last over of the match. The Men in Blue brigade waited for the moment of glory for the 20th over of the second innings to defend their title.

It was Rinku Singh, who came into the Eleven as the replacement of injured Hardik Pandya, who confirmed India's win on the 4th ball of the 20th delivery. He was a fresh batter at the moment and went to play the first ball of the final against Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf. Rinku replied in his own style. No running between the wicket, a boundary to conceal the game. India won the final. Pakistan ended their Asia Cup 2025 campaign as the runner-up team.

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Rinku Singh safely took the team to home

Team India mostly unchanged their batting line-up for the tournament, shuffled the batting line-up for dead rubber only, and changed the bowling line-up. The Uttar Pradesh-born's inclusion in the Asia Cup squad came with some controversies because of his poor form in the 2025 Indian Premier League. But when things were crucial, and the match was at a turning point, he delivered.

Like a proper finisher, Rinku concluded the match. India won the final; the champion team remains as the champion. The manifestation of Rinku Singh proved accurate. That 4 runs in 1 ball will remain in the pages of cricket history. 

A moment written into Indian history for eternity 🤩 🇮🇳 #SonySportsNetwork #DPWorldAsiaCup2025 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/qDOAW3lMD0

— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) September 28, 2025

"God's plan may take time, but His timing is always perfect."

We can continue to go through the upper quote after experiencing the surprising story of Rinku Singh throughout the entire Asia Cup 2025. Not playing any matches in the Asia Cup 2025 before the Final, as he was not even selected when some players were rested, the 27-year-old surprisingly got a chance to play in the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 Final due to the injury-hit Hardik Pandya's absence. And what a dream ending for him, as the left-handed batter played only one ball of the tournament and hit a four to confirm India's trophy celebration. 

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Asia Cup 2025: Rinku Singh finishes with 400.00 strike rate

Rinku Singh remained calm throughout the entire game, as he fielded exceptionally well and took two crucial catches, while Pakistan were bowled out for 146 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 Final. Later, Rinku came to bat in the Final over of the match, where India needed 10 runs, and he had to support the match-winner Tilak Varma. Ultimately, when Rinku got the strike first time in the tournament, India needed only one run in three balls. While all the Pakistan players were inside the 30-meter ring, Rinku hit a four over mid on to Haris Rauf, as India won the Final by five wickets, and Rinku finished the tournament with a 400 batting strike rate. His hit ultimately confirmed India's ninth Asia Cup title and second T20 Asia Cup title, setting new records in the tournament. 

Nothing else matters: Rinku Singh

After the match, Rinku said, "Nothing else matters. This one ball matters. One was needed. I hit it for a four. Everyone knows I am a finisher. Team won and I am really happy."

Former Indian cricketer and Head Coach, and present commentator Ravi Shastri has also praised Rinku Singh. As he was not part of any Indian playing XIs in the entire tournament before the Final, it was very tough for any player to perform in the big Final, India vs Pakistan. The 27-year-old was calm in the entire game, as he fielded impressively, and faced only one ball and hit the tournament-winning run. 

Later, in the broadcast, it was revealed that some Indian players were asked to write down their dreams for the tournament at the beginning of the Asia Cup 2025. Rinku Singh wrote "Win Run", which meant hitting the tournament-winning run. While he wasn't a regular playing XI member anyway, it really surprised everyone how his wish became true. 

The lower order of the Indian side, Rinku Singh, hasn’t played any game in the 2025 season of the Asia Cup and is very unlikely to feature in the event with the Blue Brigade, which is slowly getting near the final of the competition. Another victory over the Bangladesh side will take them through to the final.

However, off the field, Rinku has been connected with several hilarious videos. A few days ago, he made a hilarious video with the left-arm wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, in Dubai, and made the same video with the captain of the shortest format, Suryakumar Yadav. It seemed to be made when they were coming out of the practice session on September 23.

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By the time Rinku was coming out of the ground, the crowd started to chant ‘10RS ka biscuit’ to which the batter said, ‘You should look to ask. It will be 10/- anyway.’ Sky joined the chat as Rinku again expressed that his teammates were showing anger at him.

Watch: Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav made hilarious viral video during Asia Cup 2025

Rinku, who has made 546 runs in 24 T20I innings at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 161.06, with the help of three half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 69 runs, hasn’t featured in the tournament yet. In the last IPL, the southpaw clubbed 206 runs in 11 innings at an average of 29.42 and a strike rate of 153.73, thanks to the best score of 38 runs.

Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav having fun on 10rs ka biscuit ka packet kitne ka hai ji.😂👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/panDg0HapZ

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) September 23, 2025

The Indian management has opted for Shivam Dube in the playing eleven. That’s purely because of the all-rounder’s skills with the ball. He could easily get off three overs in the innings if one of the bowlers gets smacked for several boundaries and has a poor day.

India will need just one win against one of Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage to qualify for the final of the Asia Cup 2025, which will take place on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Rinku Singh, the lower-order batter of the Indian cricket team, has not featured in the 2025 season of the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for their first two group-stage clashes of the event against the Muhammed Waseem-led Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

Rinku, the India batter, has smashed an overall 3221 runs in 142 innings of the T20s at an average of 34.26 and a strike rate of 148.22 with the help of 17 half-centuries at the best score of 79 runs. In 11 innings of the IPL 2025, the southpaw clubbed 206 runs at an average of under 30 and a strike rate of 153.73.

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In his off-time in Dubai, Rinku has been seen on an Abu Dhabi road, where he came with a packet of biscuits and shared a funny moment with Kuldeep, who was amazed by the batter’s act, as the hilarious moment went viral on various social media platforms.

Watch: Rinku Singh shares hilarious banter with Kuldeep Yadav as video goes viral

India had a cakewalk in their first group-stage clash against the United Arab Emirates, who got bundled out for 56 runs in the first innings. In reply, Abhishek Sharma smashed a fine knock of over 250 strike rate of while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 22 runs in nine balls at a strike rate of more than 200 to complete the chase with 93 balls to spare and nine wickets in hand.

 

 

 

 

 

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It was another easy game against Pakistan in Dubai for the Blue Brigade. Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul, with support from Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel, restricted the Salman Ali Agha-led side to a low score. Sky played a fine knock along with Abhishek to chase down the target by six wickets in hand.

India, even before their third group-stage game against Oman, has already qualified for the Super 4 stage and will face Pakistan on September 21, while facing Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the same ground. The final clash of the tournament will take place on September 28 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Star Indian and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh recently opened up about a very sentimental moment around his now-fiancée, Priya Saroj. The left-hander recalled how Priya started crying after his iconic knock against Gujarat Titans in the 2023 Indian Premier League, where he clobbered five sixes in a row to pull off a fantastic chase.

Rinku shared that until that match, Priya’s father had little knowledge of him or his cricket career. However, his match-winning performance changed everything. He noted how marriage prospects became easier after Priya’s father finally recognized his achievements.

“She (Priya) was crying on the phone. Saachi didi (Nitish Rana’s wife) told me she was emotional. It was such a big day; five sixes were hit, and people had started to know me. I was feeling that maybe things could become easier—about marriage and all that. At that time, her father didn't know who Rinku Singh was. He didn't know anything. He had no interest in cricket. Yes. He didn't have that much of an idea,” Rinku recalled in a chat on Raj Shamani’s YouTube channel.

“Overnight Everything Changed”—Rinku on Life After the Knock

Rinku said the scale of that innings made it a defining moment, not just for his cricketing career but in his personal life too. The performance earned him global recognition and completely transformed his public image.

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“That moment for me was life-changing. All the hard work I had done in my life, I got the reward in that match. My followers, Instagram followers, started increasing, and recognition came; from there, everything changed. Overnight everything changed. Name, followers, everything was given by the One above that day,” he said.

Currently, Rinku Singh is part of India’s 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with a growing reputation as a game-changer in the death overs. Having spent seven seasons with KKR, the left-hander has become one of the most reliable finishers in modern T20 cricket.

Ahead of India's first match of the Asia Cup 2025, Team India star batter Rinku Singh shared a horrifying incident of his life. After years, he still got goosebumps whenever he remembered the incident. 

A podcast with Raj Shamani, which was released on YouTube ahead of the India vs. UAE Asia Cup match, quickly gained attention from the cricket fans across social media platforms. Rinku said that a monkey bit him repeatedly so badly that his family got worried. It was those days when Rinku and his family were struggling with the financial crisis. The house had no proper washroom, so they had to go outside, in the nearby fields. It was a rainy day when Rinku and his friend went out from the house to go to the field. 

Rinku recalled his friend noticed the monkey first. But it was too late. It attacked Rinku and started to bite again and again on his left arm. The attack was so severe that his arm was bleeding badly; even bones in his left hand near the biceps were visible. 

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The attack from money injured Rinku very much 

"At that time, in the house there wasn’t really a washroom, so we used to go to the fields. It was the rainy season, so I, my brother, and my friend were going, carrying an umbrella. As we were going, someone behind us shouted, ‘The monkey has come.’ Then it came from behind and caught me. I was completely pinned down, and it kept biting me again and again. It tore out a lot of my flesh, a lot. There weren’t many people around to save me. My brother was throwing stones at it, but it wouldn’t leave me. It bit me very badly," the 27-year-old said in the YouTube podcast. 

"My blood was flowing like that, and my bones inside were visible. Then we went to a clinic. When they were doing the dressing, my family was just standing there with me, not knowing what would happen, whether I would survive or not, because a lot of blood was coming out. My bones inside were visible. So my family just carried me there. Somehow they called someone and made contact, saying, 'Come, a monkey has bitten a boy.' Then they came, did the dressing, and only after that I became fine."

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.