Rinku Singh happy with his 50-55 lakhs from IPL: I know the value of money

KKR batter Rinku Singh has no qualms over earning less money in the Indian Premier League than many of his peers.

Rinku, who comes from a very humble background said that he was happy with the Rs 55 lakh that he was earning every season. Speaking to Dainik Jagaran before flying out for T20 World Cup 2024, Rinku said that when he started playing cricket he did not imagine that he would be earning this much money.

The batter has been with the KKR franchise since 2018. Rinku was bought in the auction for Rs 80 lakh back in 2018 and then was brought back for Rs 55 lakh in 2022. Since then, Rinku has been superb for KKR, which earned him a place in the Indian team.

Rinku was named in BCCI’s annual retainership contract in 2024 which makes his eligible for Rs 1 crore per year.

“Even 50-55 lakhs is a lot. When I started, I had not even thought that I would earn so much. At that time, I was a kid and if I got even 10-5 rupees, I thought I would get it somehow. Now I am getting 55 lakh rupees, so this is a lot, I should be happy with whatever God gives me. This is my thinking. I don’t think at all that I should have got this much money or that much. I am very happy even with 55 lakh rupees. When I didn’t have this, I realized the value of money,” Rinku Singh told Dainik Jagaran in an interview.

Asked about how he stays grounded, Rinku said that he had a simple mantra in life. Rinku said that it was important to stay grounded.

“If I tell you the truth today, then all this is an illusion. You did not bring anything with you, nor will you take anything with you. You never know when time will change. I would like to say that you have to go back the same way you came. Stay grounded, what else,” Rinku said.

The batter will be flying out to New York to join the Indian team in the T20 World Cup 2024. Rinku Singh has been named as a reserve in the squad.