Overview

• Rinku disclosed on Raj Shamani’s podcast that he occasionally phones Dhoni to discuss mindset when batting in the closing overs.
• In recounting Dhoni’s guidance, he highlighted instructions to stay completely calm, trust oneself, and react to the ball against world‑class bowlers.
• He said their first in‑person interaction came during the post‑COVID IPL in Dubai, where he was so awestruck he struggled to absorb the advice.
• Rinku recalled taking Kuldeep Yadav to that meeting with Dhoni after a loss to Chennai Super Kings, calling the moment intimidating.
• Reports noted Rinku’s current role as India’s finisher in the Asia Cup, his 33 T20Is and two ODIs with a T20I average of 42 at a 161 strike rate, and his rise after five sixes in an over for KKR.