Amidst fifties by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan, it won't be an overstatement that it was Rinku Singh's innings which pushed India to a mammoth 235 for four which made the difference in the 2nd T20I win against Australia.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav also expressed delight with the way players have been taking responsibility against a tough side like Australia which in turn has made his leadership role a lot easier.

“The boys are not putting too much pressure on me. They are taking onus. I told them to be prepared to bat first here,” he said.

Suryakumar was praised how mature Rinku Singh was at the death overs while playing useful cameos twice in as many matches.

“When I saw Rinku come in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone. Everyone knows the answer,” said Suryakumar, with the reference obviously pointing to the legendary MS Dhoni.

“It's really special for me. I was trying to play all my shots. I was trying to be fearless as I was sure of my decisions,” said player-of-the-match Jaiswal during the post-match presentation.

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Rinku made a 9-ball 31 not out at a strike-rate of 344 and it went a long way in pushing India to a massive total.

The left-hander said he has been training with such situations in mind.

“I bat in this number a lot. So, I am calm knowing this position. I know sometimes I'll get 5-6 overs (to bat) or sometimes two overs.

“That's exactly how I practice, as if I'm batting in the last five. That's what VVS sir has also told me to train in the nets,” said Rinku.

Rinku's madness has a method to it – play the ball by its merit.

“I like to play each ball according to where it lands. I try to notice whether it's a slower ball or fast ball and I respond accordingly.”

 

Inputs from PTI