Cricket unites in mourning as BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia shares deep sympathies with Rinku Singh over his father’s demise, a stark reminder of life’s fragility even for sports icons.
Rinku, fresh from T20 duties, departed Chennai at dawn—5 AM sharp—for Greater Noida, where his father lay critically ill. Saikia’s poignant words: ‘BCCI stands with Rinku Singh and family, offering our deepest condolences in these challenging times.’
The board confirmed Rinku’s unavailability for Sunday’s high-stakes Super-8 game versus West Indies in Kolkata. Fans await further news on the player’s situation.
Liver cancer claimed Khanchand Singh early Friday at 4:36 AM, post-admission on February 21 to Yatharth Hospital on ventilator. Rinku had visited pre-Zimbabwe match in Chennai, rejoining without playing.
A T20 World Cup 2026 hopeful, Rinku’s story is one of perseverance, inspired by his father’s toil in gas cylinder deliveries amid poverty. That ethos forged a cricketer who finishes games for India.
Solidarity messages flooded from Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and CSK brass. As Rinku fulfills final rites, the focus shifts to supporting his emotional return.
This loss tests Rinku’s resilience, but his track record suggests he’ll emerge stronger, honoring his father’s legacy on the field.