Rinku Singh’s father passes away, batter devastated amid T20 World Cup 2026
Published - 27 Feb 2026, 08:50 AM | Updated - 27 Feb 2026, 09:48 AM
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Heartbreaking news arrived on the morning of Friday, February 27, from the family of the star India National Cricket Team middle-order batsman Rinku Singh.
As per the media reports, Rinku Singh has lost his father, who was battling with liver cancer in Noida for quite some time.
This news comes at a time when Rinku Singh and Team India are involved in their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Rinku Singh leaves the Indian camp to stay with family
Khanchand Singh, father of Rinku Singh, was undergoing treatment at the Yatharth Hospital, and recently his condition worsened.
This also led to Rinku Singh leaving the Indian camp ahead of the match against Zimbabwe to provide support to his family during a difficult time. However, he returned to the side for the match against Zimbabwe, but didn't feature in the Playing XI.
As per the latest report in Hindustan Times, Rinku Singh has once again been given a break by the team management, and he has been asked to stay at home with his family.
The left-handed batter, who hasn't had the best of the World Cups, is likely to rejoin the squad before India line up against the Men In Maroon in their final Super Eight match of the ongoing marquee tournament.
Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji - Harbhajan Singh
Taking to his official X handle, the legendary India National Cricket Team off-spinner Harbhajan Singh offered his sincere condolences to Rinku and his family.
“Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, father of Rinku Singh. This must be an especially difficult time for Rinku and his family, even as he remains committed to his responsibilities during the T20 World Cup,” Harbhajan wrote on X.
“My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family,” he added.
Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, father of Rinku Singh. This must be an especially difficult time for Rinku and his family, even as he remains committed to his responsibilities during the T20 World Cup.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 27, 2026
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him…
Extremely heartbreaking - Rajeev Shukla
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla and the BCCI Differently Abled Cricket Committee member Ravi Kant Chauhan also took to X to provide support to Rinku amidst a difficult time in his life.
"The news of the demise of cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, is extremely heartbreaking. In this difficult time, my deepest condolences are with Rinku Singh and his entire family. May God grant a place to the departed soul at his holy feet and bestow strength upon the grieving family to bear this immense sorrow. Om Shanti," the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president said on X.
क्रिकेटर रिंकू सिंह के पिता श्री खानचंद सिंह जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। इस कठिन घड़ी में मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएँ रिंकू सिंह और उनके समस्त परिवार के साथ हैं।
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) February 27, 2026
ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें और शोकाकुल परिजनों को यह अपार दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।
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"The news of Shri Khachand Singh Ji's passing is extremely heartbreaking. During this difficult time, my deepest condolences are with Rinku Singh and his family. Even during the T20 World Cup, remaining dedicated to his duties reflects his courage and resilience. May God grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to the grieving family to bear this sorrow,'' Ravi Kant Chauhan stated.
CricketAddictor extends its heartfelt condolences to Rinku Singh and his family during this deeply painful time. May his father’s soul rest in peace, and may the family find strength and comfort in this difficult period.
श्री खचंद्र सिंह जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। इस कठिन समय में रिंकू सिंह और उनके परिवार के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएँ हैं।
— Ravi Kant Chauhan रविकांत चौहान (@imRaviKChauhan) February 27, 2026
टी20 विश्व कप के दौरान भी अपने कर्तव्यों के प्रति समर्पित रहना उनके साहस और दृढ़ता को दर्शाता है।
ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें और शोकाकुल…
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