By Devadyuti Das | Updated: March 25, 2026 9:08 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the big reward received by Kolkata Knight Riders star Rinku Singh from Yogi Adityanath government ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Rinku Singh has been appointed Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain for IPL 2026 season. Rinku was part of Indian squad in victorious T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
Rinku Singh has been appointed Regional Sports Officer by Yogi Adityanath's Uttar Pradesh government. "The UP government has given him the job, and I thank the government for this. The decision will help young cricketers come into the sport and will motivate them to play. We have a lot of expectations from Rinku working as an officer, and he will strengthen the sport," Rinku Singh's coach told IANS.
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh can get salary up to Rs 80000 including DA per month in his post as Regional Sports Officers.
Rinku Singh has a BCCI contract worth Rs 1 crore in Grade C.
Rinku Singh was retained for Rs 13 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Rinku Singh can earn up to Rs 9.6 lakh per annum from his position as Regional Sports Officer. The UP government gives these posts to some of the top athletes.