Name Hindi: आर. पी. सिंह / Gender Man
R. P. Singh: A Profile of a Celebrated Cricketer
Among the prominent figures in Indian cricket, Rudra Pratap Singh, popularly known as R. P. Singh, stands out for his extraordinary contributions to the sport. Born on December 6th, 1985, in Rai Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, India, he is one of the most celebrated left-arm fast-medium bowlers who has made significant achievements throughout his career.
Early Career and Achievements
R.P. Singh started playing cricket at an early age with immense passion and dedication towards the game. He was quickly spotted due to his talent and selected for Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy making an impressive first-class debut- where he picked up six wickets against South Zone which paved his pathway into international cricket.
- In his Test Match debut against Pakistan in 2006 at Faisalabad, despite the team’s loss, Singh distinguished himself by taking five wickets.
- Singh’s biggest moment came during the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 when he took ten wickets in seven games contributing strongly to India’s triumphant run to become champions.
- For his outstanding performance at the World Cup, he received the prestigious ‘Man of the Series’ award.
Peak Career Highlights
In addition to this young cricketer’s incredible beginnings, R.P. Singh’s mid-career remained power-packed with matches that showcased his consistent performance across different platforms within international cricketing events and leagues.
- Singh became a key part of Team India’s bowling line-up in all formats of the game due to his unique ability to swing the ball, both ways.
- He played an instrumental role in India’s victory over Australia in Perth in 2008 ending Australia’s undefeated streak of tests at home since 1993.
- Singh was also part of the Indian team that attained the No.1 spot in Test Cricket for the first time in history under Anil Kumble’s leadership!
IPL Career and Post International Stint
After a remarkable international career, R.P Singh became one of the most sought-after bowlers in IPL (Indian Premier League), contributing to his teams’ even late into his career.
- The veteran seamer represented numerous franchises during his IPL tenure, such as the Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rising Pune Supergiant, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
- In the second season of IPL held in South Africa, he ended up being the highest wicket-taker with 23 wickets from 16 matches helping Deccan Chargers clinch their maiden title. His exceptional spell of bowling earned him the Purple Cap award.
R. P. Singh retired from all forms of cricket on September 4th, 2018, concluding a glorious career filled with significant accomplishments. After retirement, he has joined media commentary and is often seen sharing insights about cricket matches as an expert commentator.
Despite leaving active sport participation, R. P. Singh remains an inspiration for countless aspiring cricketers around the globe due to his sportsmanship, talent and passion displayed throughout his memorable cricket journey.
