Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj during their engagement ceremony.

Fans were taken by surprise when news broke about the engagement of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and politician Priya Saroj. The Kolkata Knight Riders star had never been publicly linked with anyone since his rise in the IPL, making the announcement a delightful shock for cricket followers. In an interview, Rinku opened up about how their story began. He revealed that their first connection was in 2022 after he spotted Priya’s photo on a fan page. At first, he hesitated to reach out, unsure if messaging her on Instagram would be appropriate. But when Priya liked some of his photos, Rinku gathered the courage to send her a message, sparking the beginning of their conversations. “It started during the COVID years when the IPL was in Mumbai,” Rinku said. “I saw her photo on a fan page about some voting in her village. I thought she was perfect for me, but I was unsure about texting her at first. When she liked a couple of my photos, I finally messaged her, and that’s how it began. Soon, we were talking regularly, even before matches. That’s when I started feeling the love in 2022.” The couple got engaged in June and had initially planned to marry in November. However, the wedding has been postponed due to Rinku’s commitments to the Indian domestic cricket season and upcoming international tournaments. Rinku also spoke about how Priya’s election as a Member of Parliament last year has changed their daily routine. “There has been no change in how we feel about each other, but earlier we used to speak a lot. Now, she spends her days working in villages, meeting people, and attending Parliament. We mostly get to talk at night,” he said.

Amid these personal milestones, Rinku’s cricketing career is also on the rise. He was recently named in India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which is set to begin in September, making it an exciting time both on and off the field for the young cricketer.