Rinku Singh’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad raised eyebrows due to his impressive performances in the shortest format. Despite his strong record for India, Singh’s lack of opportunities with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) hindered his chances. Former India cricketer Ashok Malhotra criticized KKR’s management for failing to provide Singh with sufficient batting opportunities, contributing to his T20 snub. Despite his recent struggles and limited playing time in the first half of the IPL, Malhotra believes Singh deserved a spot in the main squad due to his match-winning abilities as a finisher.