Rinku Singh, despite being India's designated T20I finisher for the past eight months and a key player for KKR, was notably excluded from India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The decision has sparked considerable surprise among fans and experts alike. Discussions around his omission have highlighted his batting position at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and whether it affected his selection chances. The inclusion of Shivam Dube in the squad over Singh has been pointed out as a pivotal decision. This exclusion comes despite a former 1983 World Cup winner advocating for Singh's certainty in the squad due to his deadly playing skills.
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