Updated 27 February 2026 at 08:53 IST
Cricketer Rinku Singh's Father Dies After Fight With Liver Cancer in Noida Day After India Beat Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup: In an unfortunate event, cricketer Rinku Singh's father has passed away after fight with liver cancer in Noida.
T20 World Cup: In an unfortunate event, cricketer Rinku Singh's father has passed away after his fight with liver cancer. The news came to light a day after India beat Zimbabwe in Chennai in a must-win Super 8 T20 World Cup clash.
Rinku's father breathed his last on Friday morning at the Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, informed the hospital PRO. Singh's father was battling stage-four cancer.
He was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, but sadly couldn't make it. Rinku had to rush back home from the T20 World Cup squad to be with his family after his father's condition worsened after India's first Super 8 fixture against South Africa.
Rinku was quick to return to Chennai to join the Indian squad ahead of the Zimbabwe clash on Thursday after a quick visit to meet his father.
However, Rinku didn't feature in the playing 11 for the Zimbabwe clash as India opted for Sanju Samson to open alongside Abhishek Sharma, leaving Rinku out of the equation.
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressed his condolences to Rinku Singh and his family on the passing of his father.
In an X post, Harbhajan wrote, "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. 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."
What Happens Next?
It would now be interesting with what happens now - will Rinku leave the squad midway through the T20 World Cup and if he does so, will the team opt for a replacement? A clarity on this is expected soon.
Published By : Ankit Banerjee
Published On: 27 February 2026 at 08:50 IST