Rinku Singh shares emotional tribute to late father after India’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory
Published - 10 Mar 2026, 01:21 PM | Updated - 10 Mar 2026, 01:22 PM
Team India cricketer Rinku Singh posted a heartbreaking message following the recent ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final victory over New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The left-handed batter stated that he was desperately trying to fulfill his late father's ultimate dream on the cricket field.
His father, Khanchand, passed away in February due to stage 4 cancer. He was undergoing medical treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida before being put on ventilator support. Rinku briefly left India's camp during the Super 8s stage but rejoined the national team after performing the final last rites.
Rinku Singh Posts an Emotional Message on Instagram
Rinku shared a picture with his father on his official Instagram account. The 28-year-old cricketer shared that he does not know how he will handle the situation and move forward with his life.
“Aapse baat kiye bina itne din kabhi nahi nikale. Mujhe nahi pata aage ki zindagi aapke bina kaise chalegi… par mujhe har kadam par aapki zaroorat padegi. (I have never gone these many days without talking to you. I don't know how I will handle life going ahead. I will always need you)."
Before the Super 8s match against the West Indies, India head coach Gautam Gambhir welcomed Rinku back into the squad. The coach assured the youngster that he was not alone. He stated that the entire Indian dressing room was with him during the tough period.
I Was Trying To Fulfil Your Dream On The Field - Rinku Singh
The middle-order batter credited his late father for teaching him the importance of performing his national duties. Rinku Singh dedicated the glorious championship victory to him, wishing his father had been physically present to celebrate the massive milestone.
“Aapne sikhaya tha ki farz sabse aage hai.. toh field par bas aapka sapna poora karne ki koshish kar raha tha. Ab aapka sapna pura ho gaya hai…. toh bas yahi lagta hai ki kash aap mere paas hote. Har chhoti badi khushi mein aapki kami khalegi. Bohot miss karunga aapko Papa... bohot zyada,” he added.
(You taught me that responsibility is of utmost importance, that's why I was trying to fulfil your dream in the field. Your dream has been fulfilled. Now I wish you were there with me. I will always miss you.)
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Rinku Singh Will Next Be Seen In Action During IPL 2026
Rinku Singh played five matches during the T20 World Cup 2026. The left-handed batter scored 24 runs at an average of 8.00 and a strike rate of 82.76. Overall, the southpaw has scored 665 runs in 45 T20Is at an average of 39.11 and a strike rate of 155.73.
He will now return to action in the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), joining the Kolkata Knight Riders camp on March 17. The highly anticipated IPL 2026 season is scheduled to begin on March 28.
The talented batter has played 59 tournament matches for the three-time champions, scoring 1099 runs at an average of 30.52. Meanwhile, the KKR franchise will aim to bounce back after a disappointing eighth-place finish with 12 points in 2025.
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