Rinku Singh and Muralitharan Ring the Eden Bell: A thrilling moment unfolded at Eden Gardens as Rinku Singh rang the iconic silver bell alongside Sri Lankan cricketing legend Muthiah Muralitharan, just before the much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 3.
Rinku Singh and Muralitharan Ring the Eden Bell Ahead of 50th IPL Match for KKR
The bell-ringing ceremony at Eden Gardens is a cherished tradition, and this occasion was even more significant as it marked Rinku Singh’s 50th IPL game for KKR. Joining him in this special moment was Muralitharan, SRH’s spin-bowling coach and mentor, making it a memorable scene for the packed crowd.
The duo shared a heartfelt exchange, smiling and displaying mutual respect. It was a symbolic moment one of IPL’s emerging stars alongside one of the game’s all-time greats.
Rinku Singh has been a key part of KKR since 2018, missing only the 2021 season due to injury. His breakthrough came in IPL 2023, where he accumulated 474 runs from 14 innings with an outstanding strike rate of 149.52. His remarkable performance led KKR to retain him for INR 13 crore ahead of the 2024 mega auction.
As the match began, SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bowl first. Despite losing early wickets of Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine, KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane and rising star Angkrish Raghuvanshi steadied the innings, ensuring they were still in the game as the powerplay came to a close.
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