Meet Priya Saroj, Samajwadi Party MP To Marry Cricketer Rinku Singh

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to marry Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj, according to her family. Tufani Saroj, Priya’s father and SP MLA from Kerakat, informed Press Trust of India that both families held "meaningful talks" on January 16 at Singh’s home in Aligarh, agreeing to the marriage. He mentioned, "No ring ceremony or pre-wedding program has been held so far."

Cricketer Rinku Singh To Marry Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj

Tufani Saroj also explained that Priya and Rinku met through a mutual friend whose father is also a cricketer. "Rinku and Priya have known each other for more than a year now. They both liked each other but needed the consent of their families for their relationship. Both the families have agreed to this marriage," he said.

The engagement and wedding dates will be decided after the Parliament session, with the engagement planned in Lucknow. Singh will be heading to England for a T20 series from January 22, followed by the Indian Premier League season. Tufani Saroj added, "It will be ensured that the wedding functions do not impact his game."

Who Is Priya Saroj?

Priya Saroj's professional background, according to her election affidavit filed with the Election Commission of India and analysed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is in the law business. At 25 years old, she is a graduate professional with total declared assets amounting to Rs 11.3 lakh. 

These assets are entirely movable, with no immovable assets listed. She declared a total income of Rs 0, including no self-income, and her total liabilities also stand at Rs 0. However, her election affidavit did disclose that she has two criminal cases registered against her.

Machhlishahr, the constituency Priya Saroj now represents, is a significant area in Uttar Pradesh. It is part of the North region of India and falls within the Poorvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. The constituency encompasses parts of the Jaunpur and Varanasi districts. Machhlishahr is a rural constituency and is reserved for candidates from the Scheduled Castes. 

Who Is Rinku Singh?

Rinku Singh is an Indian cricketer known for his performances in limited-overs cricket. A left-handed batsman, Singh has played 30 T20 international matches for India, amassing 507 runs with an impressive strike rate of 165.14.

Originating from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, the 27-year-old is a key player for the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Singh gained widespread recognition in 2023 when he hit five consecutive sixes in an over off Gujarat Titans' bowler Yash Dayal, leading KKR to a memorable victory.

Singh has been included in India's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, which kicks off in Kolkata on January 22. The series continues with games in Chennai (Jan 25), Rajkot (Jan 28), Pune (Jan 31), and Mumbai (Feb 2). Following the T20Is, India and England will compete in a three-match ODI series starting on February 6.