Rinku Singh Engaged to MP Priya Saroj: A Journey from Suspension to Celebration
Engagement Announcement
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has officially gotten engaged to Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, in a ceremony held in Lucknow. The star batter for the Kolkata Knight Riders is set to marry later this year. Rinku's cricketing journey has been quite remarkable, especially after he gained fame for hitting five consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal during a match against the Gujarat Titans in 2023. However, his path to success has not been without challenges.
Past Challenges
In 2019, Rinku faced a setback when he was suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for three months due to his participation in an unauthorized T20 tournament in Abu Dhabi without the necessary permissions. This suspension also resulted in his removal from the India A squad.
BCCI Statement
Rinku Singh gets engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj. ❤️
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 8, 2025
– Many congratulations to them! 👏 pic.twitter.com/KBIiyzigsK
The BCCI clarified, "According to our regulations, a player registered with the Board is not permitted to participate in any overseas tournaments without prior approval. Therefore, Rinku Singh has been suspended for three months starting June 1, 2019." They further noted that Singh's failure to seek permission constituted a direct violation of their rules.
Rinku's IPL Career
Rinku began his IPL career with the Punjab Kings but later became a key player in the Kolkata Knight Riders' middle order. His statistics reflect his talent, having played in two ODIs where he scored 55 runs with an average of 27.50. In the 2025 IPL Auction, KKR acquired Rinku Singh for ₹13 crores. In his last IPL match against SRH on May 5, 2025, he scored 9 runs off 6 balls.
About Priya Saroj
At just 25 years old, Priya Saroj is recognized as one of India's rising political figures, representing the Machhlishahr constituency in Uttar Pradesh. She entered politics following in the footsteps of her father, Tufani Saroj, and surprised many during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Before her political career, she worked as a law professional and gained experience at the Supreme Court after studying at Amity University in Noida. Despite her political lineage, she initially did not intend to pursue a public office.