Jagran correspondent, Aligarh. 18.5 overs. This was the time when every person of Aligarh stood still, gazing at the TV screen of his home, shop, neighborhood or ground. Aligarh’s Lal Rinku Singh stepped onto the pitch after 18 overs and five balls were bowled in the Indian innings of the India-Pakistan match in the T-20 Cricket World Cup.

The feet were on the ground but the confidence was sky high. Cricket lovers jumped with joy when a sensational four came off the bat on the third ball of the 20th over (Rinku’s second). On the very next ball, showing his familiar style, he hit a swinging six and everyone’s words came out as ‘Wah Rinku Wah’. Lal of Aligarh played an important inning of 11 runs in four balls. This was not only India’s victory over Pakistan but also its humiliation.

All eyes remained on Rinku Singh in the India-Pakistan match of T-20 Cricket World Cup.

During the match being held in Colombo, Rinku’s magic was not only visible in batting but also in fielding on the field. When two Pakistani batsmen took brilliant catches, the sounds of Rinku… Rinku… Rinku… started echoing in the streets and alleys of the city. Cricket lovers watching the broadcast on the big LED screen at Mahuakheda ground also started dancing. Some also started setting off the fireworks collected there.

Cricket lovers rejoiced when Rinku hit a four-six on the last ball.

The victory of the Indian team in the India-Pak match gave everyone happiness and peace. But along with happiness and peace, it also gave a lot of thrill and passion to the sports lovers of Aligarh. Because Rinku Singh of Aligarh playing in the Indian team fills the city residents with excitement and passion. When Rinku held the ball in her hand in the 17th over, cricket lovers stood in front of the screen to see her new avatar.

Rinku gave nine runs in one over but was not successful in taking wickets. At Rinku’s house, mother Bina Devi and father Khanchand and other relatives were also staring at the TV, watching their son playing. Seeing his son’s all-round performance, his happiness knew no bounds.

Celebration, fireworks in the city

The victory of the Indian team over Pakistan created a Diwali like atmosphere in the city. Youth and cricket lovers were burning firecrackers on every street and intersection. Everyone was congratulating each other on the victory by feeding them sweets. The youth also celebrated by taking out a bike rally.

Someone said that once again Pakistan was defeated and someone said that Pakistan, which had refused to play with India, was humiliated. Cricket lover Arjun Singh Fakira installed a screen at Mahuakheda ground and showed the match to the trainee cricketers. On India’s victory, they also set off fireworks and served sweets to everyone.

Once again India defeated Pakistan in the World Cup. It was fun watching Rinku Bhaiya’s batting and fielding. Was waiting to see his batting. Deepesh Kumar

After the brilliant batting of Ishan Kishan, the bowlers led the victory with their performance. In this, Rinku Bhai’s explosive batting was like seasoning in delicious dal. Raghav Varshney

It was fun to see Rinku Bhaiya’s brilliant fielding after his innings of 11 runs in four balls. He plays an important role in the victory of the Indian team every time. It’s a great victory. Aditya Mohan

Pakistan again faced the Indian team. Rinku Bhai took the score forward with a short and important innings. Put the last nail in the coffin by taking two brilliant catches. Gaurav Rajput

Our country’s team played very well. Especially Ishan Kishan’s batting was very excellent. Rinku Singh played a short but effective innings. Contributed immensely to the team’s victory. Well played. Shailendra Chaudhary, Ozone City

The Indian team played very well. Rinku Singh’s batting and fielding were excellent. It is difficult to adopt an aggressive stance as soon as you go on the pitch but Rinku has become expert in it. Congratulations to the people of Aligarh on their victory. Prashant Singhal, Mayor