Rinku Singh Pulls Out of India's Training Session, Returns Home Due To Family Emergency: Report

India batter Rinku Singh was not seen at the training session ahead of the team's crucial Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe. It has been reported that the cricketer missed out on the training camp because of a family emergency.

As Team India kicked off training for their next Super 8 clash on Tuesday, Rinku Singh was a notable absentee from the camp. There is no official word from Team India and the BCCI on the left-hander's absence, but it has been reported that he is not in the city.

RInku Singh Leaves India Camp Due To Family Emergency

Sources have reported that Rinku Singh has headed back home because of a family emergency. Reports from TOI have also specified that the health of Rinku's father, Khanchandra Singh, has deteriorated in the past few days. He has been undergoing cancer treatment for over a year. Rinku has left Chennai to be by his father's side.

As of now, there is no clarity on whether he would be back in the squad, but it is highly unlikely that Rinku Singh would feature in Team India's upcoming Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

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Team India In Perilous Spot Following Super 8 Opener Defeat

Rinku Singh exited the India camp in a perilous state, as the co-hosts suffered an abysmal defeat in the Super 8 competition. The Men in Blue suffered a 76-run defeat at the hands of South Africa, putting their semifinal chances in jeopardy.

The Indian team management would have to re-strategise and figure out a potent Playing XI for the side. There is a chance that Axar Patel could be brought back into the fold.

The veteran all-rounder was not in India's Playing XI when they faced South Africa, leading to grave criticism by fans and pundits.

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The Indian cricket team must deliver a convincing performance after their defeat to South Africa, which severely affected their net run rate. To keep their T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive, the Men in Blue need decisive victories against Zimbabwe and the West Indies.