Indian Cricketer Rinku Singh, celebrated for his match-winning boundary in the T20 Asia Cup 2025 final, has captured fans' admiration off the field by gifting his sister Neha a brand-new Vida VX2 Plus electric scooter worth approximately Rs 1 lakh. The heartwarming gesture, shared through vibrant Instagram photos posted by Neha on October 6, 2025, shows the siblings beaming alongside the sleek red scooter. Captioned "Thank You Rinku Bhaiya", the post quickly went viral, amassing thousands of likes and comments praising the Kolkata Knight Riders star's familial bond and humility, further endearing him to a fanbase that spans beyond cricket stadiums.
Rinku, 27, etched his name in India's T20 Asia Cup triumph in Dubai on September 28, facing just one ball in the final against Pakistan. With India needing one run for their ninth title and second in the T20 format, the left-hander smashed a boundary over mid-on off his first delivery, sealing a five-wicket victory. "Nothing else matters. This one ball mattered. I hit it for a four. Everyone knows I am a finisher," Rinku said post-match, reflecting on fulfilling his pre-tournament wish to hit the winning runs. Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 anchored the chase, but Rinku's cameo under pressure cemented his reputation as a clutch performer, a trait honed in IPL 2023's iconic five-sixes-over against Gujarat Titans.
The scooter gift adds to Rinku's recent displays of generosity rooted in his modest Aligarh upbringing. In November 2024, he purchased a luxurious three-storey bungalow in his hometown for Rs 3.5 crore, naming it Veena Palace after his mother, a nod to his family's sacrifices. Neha, a budding entrepreneur who often shares glimpses of their close-knit bond on social media, has been a vocal supporter of Rinku's journey from a groundsman's son to a national hero.
Fans on X lauded the gesture, with one user noting, "Rinku’s not just winning matches but hearts too," while another called him "the pride of UP cricket." The Vida VX2 Plus, with a 100 km range and eco-friendly design, aligns with India’s push for sustainable mobility, amplifying the gift’s symbolic weight.
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This act comes as Rinku prepares for India’s next assignment, a T20I series against South Africa starting November 8, where he aims to solidify his middle-order spot. His Asia Cup heroics—albeit brief—have sparked debates about his role, with selectors eyeing him for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, the viral images of Neha’s scooter have shifted focus to Rinku’s grounded persona, reinforcing his image as a relatable star in a sport often defined by glitz. As Aligarh celebrates its homegrown talent, Rinku’s gesture underscores the values of family and community that continue to shape his meteoric rise.
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