New Delhi: Rinku Singh enjoyed a double bonanza on Tuesday. First, he was handed the vice-captaincy of Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 season, and then he was appointed as the Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh government. He was handed over the appointment letter for the post by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.Rinku has been a key performer for KKR thanks to his explosive batting and brilliant fielding. He was also part of the Indian team that won the 2026 T20 World Cup. India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team in the title clash in Ahmedabad to clinch their third T20 World Cup title, having previously won in 2007 and 2024.
Appreciating Rinku, CM Yogi said: “UP is the first state in the country to give priority to athletes in government services. So far, we have provided appointment letters to more than 500 sportspersons for various police posts… For his performance in cricket and Asian Games, Rinku Singh has been given an appointment letter as a Regional IK Sports Officer), he is already a Regional Sports Officer at Camp RK. Letters have been received.Besides Rinko, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to employ six international medalists, including hockey player Rajkumar Paul, javelin thrower Ajit Singh, sprinter Simran, and Paralympic gold medalist Praveen Kumar.Ranko, who is known for turning the game on its head, batting in any situation or situation and knocking the bowlers out of the park, will now also sit in an office and shape the future of sports and sportsmen in Uttar Pradesh.
What will Ranko Singh hold as Regional Sports Officer?
A Regional Sports Officer (RSO) is a Class 2 Gazetted Officer. He is responsible for promoting sports activities, overseeing sports stadiums and nurturing new talent.
What will be the salary of Ranko Singh as Regional Sports Officer?
As a Regional Sports Officer (RSO), Rinko’s salary can range between Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000.Rinku became an overnight star when he smashed Gujarat Titans’ Yash Dayal for five consecutive sixes in the last over during IPL 2023 to help KKR to a thrilling win.Since then, he hasn’t looked back.He has been part of the Indian team that won the Asian Games gold medal, the Asia Cup and recently the T20 World Cup.
