The Indian cricket fraternity is in mourning following the demise of Khan Chand Singh, father of talented all-rounder Rinku Singh, who lost his battle against liver cancer on Friday morning in Greater Noida. Diagnosed with the terminal fourth stage, his health plummeted, necessitating admission to Yatharth Hospital on February 21 under ventilator care.
At 4:36 AM, he drew his last breath, with official pronouncement coming around 5 AM. The shattered family transported the body home, grappling with unimaginable pain.
Alerted during a Chennai practice session with Team India ahead of T20 World Cup commitments, Rinku hurried back. He managed family responsibilities before rejoining on February 25, sitting out the February 26 Super-8 game against Zimbabwe as a substitute.
From humble origins, the family of six males scraped by with gas cylinder deliveries—two at a time on a single bike. Rinku’s cricket aspirations were fueled by collective neighborhood efforts to afford balls, embodying his father’s tireless support amid economic hardships.
Rinku’s rise from such roots to national stardom exemplifies the profound impact of parental dedication. Condolences flood in, honoring a life of quiet strength that shaped a cricket hero.