Greater Noida witnessed a somber moment as Khan Chand Singh, father of rising cricket sensation Rinku Singh, succumbed to advanced liver cancer early Friday. The 4th-stage disease had kept him in a fragile state, leading to his hospitalization at Yatharth Hospital on February 21.
Despite medical efforts, including ventilator assistance, he passed away at 4:36 AM. The family received official confirmation shortly after 5 AM and proceeded to bring his body home, enveloped in sorrow.
Rinku had left the national team’s training camp in Chennai mid-session to be by his father’s side. Balancing familial duties, he returned to the squad on February 25, only to watch the Zimbabwe Super-8 clash from the sidelines as a substitute on February 26.
The Singh family’s story is one of resilience. With five brothers and a father in the gas delivery business, they navigated poverty by doubling up on cylinder deliveries via motorcycle. Rinku’s journey to stardom involved community support for basic equipment, underscoring the paternal sacrifices that paved his path.
As tributes pour in from the cricket world, Rinku’s achievements shine brighter against the backdrop of his father’s enduring legacy of grit and love. The void left behind is felt deeply across the sporting community.