WATCH | Mohammed Siraj Consoling Rinku Singh After India Beat Zimbabwe in T20 WC Clash is Heartwarming

T20 WC 2026: It was a night to remember for Team India in Chennai. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side beat Zimbabwe in a must-win Super 8 T20 World Cup clash at the Chepauk. While the entire team was elated following the win, Rinku Singh may have been feeling a little low due to his father's health. And that is when fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was spotted consoling Rinku in a heartwarming gesture. Here is the clip that has now gone viral. 

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Meanwhile, the cricketer'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.

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."

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Will Rinku Play vs Windies? 

He did not feature in the game against Zimbabwe despite being with the squad, it is highly unlikely he would play the game against West Indies on Sunday.