India, April 19 -- Rinku Singh's return to form is not just good news for Kolkata Knight Riders, but also for the entire country.

Rinku, because of his humble beginnings, caught the imagination of the public from day one. Since a very large portion of the population struggles to make ends meet, his story resonates with them.

On Sunday, in what was the first match of the day, Rinku helped KKR register their first win of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). He scored 53 not out off 34 balls to save his team from a terrible situation. On a tricky Eden Gardens pitch, chasing 156 to win, KKR found themselves reeling at 85/6 when Anukul Roy joined the barely-settled Rinku.

In light of their previous performances, many KKR fans had given up,...