Rinku Singh’s father passes away amid T20 World Cup 2026; Cricketing fraternity mourns

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh suffered a personal tragedy during the T20 World Cup 2026 as his father, Khan Chand Singh, passed away after battling stage-4 liver cancer. He was admitted to Yatharth Hospital in critical condition.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 27 February 2026, 9:57 AM IST

Rinku Singh Faces Personal Loss During Ongoing T20 World Cup

New Delhi: Amid the T20 World Cup 2026, the family of Rinku Singh, the young and explosive batsman of the Indian cricket team, has been struck by grief. His father, Khanchand Singh, passed away after a prolonged illness. He breathed his last at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. He had been battling stage-4 liver cancer for quite some time. His health had deteriorated significantly in recent days, and he was placed on a mechanical ventilator. He was also receiving continuous renal replacement therapy, but despite all efforts, doctors were unable to save him.

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Rinku Returns Home from Chennai

Rinku Singh arrived in Chennai with Team India on February 23rd. Upon arriving, he received information about his father's deteriorating health. Upon receiving the news, he immediately obtained permission from the team management and left Chennai for his home. After spending time with his family and meeting his father, he decided to rejoin the team. He was seen with the team again a day before the match against Zimbabwe. However, he did not find a place in the playing eleven in that match and came on the field as an extra fielder.

Family's Journey Filled with Struggles

Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, worked at a gas agency in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He delivered cooking gas cylinders door-to-door. Despite financial constraints, he never let his son's dream of becoming a cricketer fade away. Even after Rinku's success, he did not give up his work and continued to live a simple life.

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What will be next decision?

Following this tragic incident, it is believed that Rinku Singh may leave the tournament midway and return to his family. However, there has been no official statement yet on whether he will continue to play for Team India. The entire cricketing world has expressed condolences to Rinku and his family during this difficult time.