The Indian cricket team faces a blow as star batter Rinku Singh steps away following the heartbreaking death of his father from liver cancer. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia led the tributes, voicing profound sorrow for the family.
In an IANS interaction, Saikia detailed Rinku’s hasty 5 AM flight from Chennai to Greater Noida hospital. ‘We extend BCCI’s heartfelt condolences to Rinku and his loved ones in this hour of immense pain,’ he remarked.
Rinku will skip the crucial Super-8 encounter with West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday, prioritizing family. Updates on his return will follow soon, assured Saikia.
Khanchand Singh’s battle ended tragically at 4:36 AM Friday after weeks on ventilator at Yatharth Hospital, admitted February 21 amid worsening health.
Rinku, part of India’s 2026 T20 World Cup plans, had briefly left the Zimbabwe match camp in Chennai to see his father before rejoining, sitting out the playing XI.
From a background of cylinder delivery work and economic struggles, Khanchand instilled unyielding grit in Rinku, propelling him to stardom. The outpouring of grief includes messages from Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Chennai Super Kings officials.
Rinku’s early morning departure for the funeral rites marks a poignant pause in his career. The cricketing world watches closely, hoping for his swift recovery from this personal tragedy. Stories like Rinku’s highlight the human side of sport, where family roots run deep.