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Rinku Singh, a T20 World Cup winner, will manage sports administration in Uttar Pradesh with Rs 3 crore aid while continuing his cricket career, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer under the sports quota. "I thank the Uttar Pradesh government and Hon'ble Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for appointing me to the post of Regional Sports Officer," Singh said.
- A member of India's T20 World Cup-winning squad, Singh received Rs 3 crore in financial assistance from the state government. The appointment recognizes his contributions to national cricket while providing administrative opportunity.
- Singh missed Tuesday's appointment ceremony in Lucknow due to commitments with his Indian Premier League team's camp. Director of Sports R P Singh confirmed the cricketer conveyed his gratitude for the position.
- The sports director noted Singh will receive responsibilities matching his suitability, enabling him to balance administrative duties with his cricket career. He plans to visit Lucknow soon to accept the appointment letter.
- Beyond his cricket achievements, Singh is engaged to Priya Saroj, a Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament representing Machhlishahr. This engagement adds a personal dimension to his expanding public profile.
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Rinku Singh Expresses Gratitude to UP Govt for Appointing Him as Regional Sports Officer
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Rinku Singh Thanks UP Government For Regional Sports Officer Post; Promises Visit Soon To Receive Appointment Letter
Rinku Singh, who's with KKR currently expressed gratitude to the UP government and CM Yogi Adityanath for the regional sports officer post and the financial aid of INR 3 crore and assured that he'll visit Lucknow soon to receive his appointment letter soon
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In 45 T20Is, Rinku has made 665 runs at an average of 39.11 and a strike rate of 155.73. He also has three half-centuries in the shortest format. Rinku has also represented India in a couple of ODIs. He has three T20Is and an ODI wicket under his name.
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Rinku Singh thanks UP govt, CM for appointment as Regional Sports Officer
Lucknow, Mar 25 (PTI): Indian cricketer Rinku Singh on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the Uttar Pradesh government and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for appointing him as a Regional Sports Officer under the sports quot.
Rinku Singh Appointed as Regional Sports Officer: A New Era in UP Sports Governance | Sports-Games
Rinku Singh, an Indian cricketer, has been appointed as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh government under the sports quota. He expressed gratitude for the post and Rs 3 crore financial aid. Though unable to attend the ceremony due to IPL commitments, he plans to visit Lucknow soon.
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