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Hindustan Times
35 minutes ago
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- Hindustan Times
Priya Saroj in tears at engagement with Rinku Singh; Akhilesh Yadav,Jaya Bachchan, more SP leaders present
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and team India cricketer Rinku Singh got engaged with Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj on Sunday in a private ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow. The ceremony was kept private and intimate, but several politicians from the Samajwadi Party came to the venue to bless the couple as they started a new journey. The SP politicians who attended the wedding included party national president Akhilesh Yadav with his wife and MP Dimple Yadav, Rajya Sabha MP actor Jaya Bachchan, and senior leader Shiv Pal Yadav, among others. The ceremony took place in Lucknow's Hotel Centrum around noon on Sunday. Pandit Umesh Trivedi, who allegedly performed the engagement ceremony, told IANS that the rituals of Bariksha and Godh Bharai were planned for the event ahead of the ring ceremony. A video of the couple exchanging rings surfaced online, which showed Priya Saroj getting emotional at that moment. Before the ceremony, the Indian sportsman and politician visited the Chaudhera Wali Vichitra Devi Temple in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, to seek blessings. The couple will reportedly tie the knot in November this year. Rinku Singh, 26, hails from Aligarh and made headlines during IPL 2023 when he hit five consecutive sixes in a single over against Gujarat Titans, scripting a stunning win for Kolkata Knight Riders. Priya Saroj, the second youngest MP to be elected in 2024, won the Lok Sabha polls from Machhlishahr. SP MLA and father of Priya Saroj, Tufani Saroj, revealed the story behind how the couple met. "Today is the engagement ceremony, and we are gathered here for the same. We are very happy that Priya Saroj's engagement is taking place today. Rinku and Priya have known each other for some time. They were introduced through Priya's friend's father, who is a cricketer himself. With the blessings of both families, they have decided to get married,' he told the news agency ANI.
Time of India
39 minutes ago
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- Time of India
Who is Priya Saroj? Rinku Singh gets engaged to 25-year-old, all you need to know
Priya Saroj and Rinku Singh (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Cricketer Rinku Singh and Member of Parliament Priya Saroj officially celebrated their engagement in a grand ceremony held on June 8 at The Centrum, a luxury hotel in Lucknow. The event, which remained private yet star-studded, marked a memorable union of sports and politics in India. Rinku, known for his explosive performances with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, arrived with his fiancée in coordinated white and pink outfits, their smiles reflecting the joy of the occasion. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The venue was elegantly decorated with floral installations and warm lighting, hosting over 300 guests from both the cricketing and political worlds. Among the attendees were former cricketers Praveen Kumar and Piyush Chawla, UP Ranji captain Aryan Juyal, and key political figures such as SP leader Akhilesh Yadav , MPs Jaya Bachchan, Dimple Yadav , and Iqra Hasan. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla and veteran politician Ram Gopal Yadav also made appearances, underscoring the significance of the event. Poll Should more young individuals like Priya Saroj enter politics? Absolutely. No, it's better with experience. The couple exchanged rings on a lavish stage, with a traditional vegetarian feast laid out for guests, blending Awadhi delicacies with global flavours. Security was tight, with barcoded entry passes and a strong police presence ensuring privacy for all high-profile guests. Reports suggest 15 rooms were reserved at the hotel, five of them exclusively for Rinku's close circle. Who is Priya Saroj? At just 25, Priya Saroj has made a name for herself as one of India's youngest MPs, representing the Machhlishahr constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Daughter of seasoned politician Tufani Saroj, she stepped into the political spotlight during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, defeating the BJP's BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket's TV market and the watershed moments Before entering politics, Priya was a law practitioner. An alumna of Amity University, Noida, she practised at the Supreme Court of India. Despite her political lineage, she initially had no plans to enter public office. Her relationship with Rinku Singh, rooted in mutual respect and friendship, gradually evolved over the past year. "Rinku and Priya have known each other for more than a year now. They both liked each other but needed their families' consent for the relationship. Both families have agreed to this marriage," Tufani Saroj stated, as quoted by PTI. With both families on board, their engagement now marks a union of ambition, youth, and public service.
NDTV
44 minutes ago
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- NDTV
Rinku Singh Gets Engaged To Politician Priya Saroj. Pictures And Videos Out
Rinku Singh is engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow. The engagement ceremony featured prominent cricket and political figures. Social media showcases videos and photos of the couple displaying their engagement rings. Indian cricketer Rinku Singh officially got engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow on Sunday. The couple held an engagement ceremony that was attended by some of the biggest names in the cricketing and political spectrum. Some beautiful videos and pictures have surfaced on social media in which Priya and Rinku are flaunting their engagement rings. Rinku, who plays for the Indian cricket team in the T20I format and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, couldn't have many of his international teammates at the ceremony due to cricketing commitments. Cricketer Rinku Singh Gets Engaged To SP Leader Priya Saroj In Lucknow #rinkusingh #PriyaSaroj #IPL2025Final — CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) June 8, 2025 In the pictures that have surfaced on social media, politician Akhilesh Yadav and the BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla could also be seen. Here are some other videos and pictures form the ceremony: You can see live pictures of engagement of MP Priya Saroj and #cricketer Rinku Singh here Many congratulations to Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj on starting a new life. #RinkuSingh #PriyaSaroj #rinkusingh #Lucknow — Indian Observer (@ag_Journalist) June 8, 2025 A few months ago, Priya's father, Tufani Saroj, had made the relationship status of the two clear. Tufani, who's also a sitting MLA from the Samajwadi Party, spoke to ANI and said that both Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj sought their parents' permission. He also confirmed that the engagement has not taken place yet, and only the initial talks have taken place. "Both the children have expressed their desire to get married and have sought our permission for the same. The engagement has not taken place yet. Initial talks have taken place in this regard," Tufani Saroj had told ANI. Rinku had quite an ordinary IPL 2025 campaign with KKR, scoring 206 runs at an average of 29.42 and a strike-rate of 153.73. The Knight Riders had a forgettable season that saw them finish eighth in the table with 12 points and a net run rate of -0.305, winning just 5 out of 14 matches. Rinku is also an important member of India's T20I side. In 30 T20I matches and 22 innings, Rinku has scored 507 runs at an average of 46.09 and a strike rate of 165.14, with three half-centuries. He's yet to smash his maiden T20I century. The 27-year-old made his T20I debut against Ireland in 2023. Rinku has featured in two ODIs for India and holds pretty impressive List-A numbers. The southpaw has garnered 1,899 runs in 52 innings, averaging 48.69 while striking at 94.8. His excellent numbers include one hundred and 17 half-centuries.
India.com
an hour ago
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- India.com
Rinku Singh vs Priya Saroj: After their engagement, who is RICHER of the two
Rinku Singh, the rising star of the Indian cricket team, and Priya Saroj, the newly elected MP of the Samajwadi Party from Machhlishahr, got engaged on 8 June 2025 at 'The Centrum' five star hotel in Lucknow. Celebrities from the political, cricket and film world attended the ceremony. Rinku and Priya's engagement pictures are going viral on social media and both have now officially become each other's fiancés. In this photo gallery we will compare the net worth of newly engaged couple, and try to find out who has more wealth. Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj will get married on 18 November 2025 at the Taj Hotel in Varanasi. Big personalities from politics, sports and Bollywood from all over the country will attend this special occasion. The ceremony will be organized on a large scale in a traditional style, the preparations for which have already started. The net worth of cricketer Rinku Singh, who has performed brilliantly in the IPL and the Indian team, is estimated to be around Rs 8 to 9 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders retained him for Rs 13 crore for IPL 2025, which has led to a huge jump in his annual earnings. Apart from this, he gets an annual salary of Rs 60 to 80 lakh from BCCI. Image credit: Source: Instagram Priya Saroj, who won the Lok Sabha elections 2024, is a young MP and her journey in politics has just begun. Her total net worth is said to be Rs 11.25 lakh. This includes Rs 10.18 lakh in bank deposits and gold worth Rs 32,000. Her father Toofani Saroj has also been an MP thrice. If we compare net worth, cricketer Rinku Singh is many times richer than his fiancée Priya Saroj. While Rinku's assets are in crores, Priya's assets are in lakhs. Rinku's earnings from IPL salary and advertisements are constantly increasing, while Priya's political career is still in its initial stages. Not only was there a glimpse of love in this grand engagement ceremony, but importance was also given to traditional rituals. Rinku Singh specially ordered a ring worth Rs 2.5 lakh from Mumbai for his fiancée Priya Saroj, which he wore in the ring ceremony. This relationship has now become official and the couple is getting a lot of love on social media.
India Today
an hour ago
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- India Today
India cricketer Rinku Singh gets engaged to MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow
Star India batter Rinku Singh began a new chapter off the field as he got engaged to Member of Parliament Priya Saroj in a private ceremony on June 8 at The Centrum Hotel in Lucknow. The intimate event was attended by close family members, friends, and select guests from the worlds of politics and the ceremony, Rinku, accompanied by his family, visited the Chaudhera Wali Vichitra Devi Temple in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, to seek blessings. The couple arrived at the venue together, dressed in coordinated white and pink engagement took place in Fulcurn Hall, adorned with floral decorations and vibrant lighting. With a capacity of over 300, it welcomed an elite guest list that included several notable names from cricket and politics. A video from the event has surfaced, capturing a tender moment in which the couple was seen holding hands. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla attended the ceremony with many Samajwadi Party leaders (India Today Photo) The engagement was graced by a host of distinguished guests: former cricketers Praveen Kumar and Piyush Chawla, Uttar Pradesh Ranji team captain Aryan Juyal, and political leaders including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, MPs Jaya Bachchan, Dimple Yadav, and Iqra Hasan — a close friend of Priya. Senior Samajwadi Party leader Professor Ram Gopal Yadav and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla were also in grand 12x16-foot stage served as the centrepiece of the venue. The menu, inspired by traditional Lucknowi cuisine, was specially curated by the couple. Guests were treated to an all-vegetarian spread blending regional and global flavours. Awadhi delicacies were paired with Bengali sweets like rasgulla and kaju-paneer rolls with a variety of international starters — from European to Asian. Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj got engaged on June 8 (India Today Photo) Live counters served a unique welcome drink named kuhara, a coconut-based speciality. Rinku's personal favourites — paneer tikka and matar malai — featured prominently on the menu, alongside malai kofta, kadai paneer, veg manchurian, and spring accommodate guests, 15 rooms were booked at The Centrum, with five specially reserved for Rinku's closest friends. Security was tight, with access permitted only to those carrying barcoded passes. A team of private security personnel, supported by local police, maintained high alert throughout the event to ensure the safety of all VIP attendees. Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj posing for photographers (India Today Photo) On the professional front, Rinku had a relatively quiet IPL 2025 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring 206 runs at an average of 29.42 and a strike rate of 153.73. The team finished eighth on the points table with 12 points and a net run rate of -0.305, winning just five of their 14 a subdued IPL campaign, Rinku remains a key member of India's T20I squad. In 30 T20 Internationals, he has scored 507 runs from 22 innings at an average of 46.09 and a strike rate of 165.14, including three half-centuries. The 27-year-old made his debut in the format against Ireland in 2023 and continues to pursue his maiden international has also represented India in two One-Day Internationals and boasts a strong domestic record. In 52 List A innings, he has amassed 1,899 runs at an average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 94.8.
