Kolkata, March 29 -- In one month, Rinku Singh has been to a funeral (his father's), a final (T20 World Cup), lost his place in the India team and was named vice-captain at Kolkata Knight Riders. Bereavement, berth pangs, being a world champion and Ajinkya Rahane's deputy happened between February 22 and March 24. One day later, in absentia, Rinku was named regional sports officer by Uttar Pradesh. Such contrasting change in fortunes can overwhelm but clearly, KKR think Rinku is made of sterner stuff. Rahane summed up Rinku's ability to treat the twin imposters of triumph and disaster just the same when he said: "He has just won the (T20) World Cup and has also gone through tough times. Watching Rinku practise really hard day in and day out...