The Indian cricket community is in mourning following the death of Khanchand Singh, father of T20 World Cup squad member Rinku Singh, who fought liver cancer valiantly until Friday morning in Greater Noida.
Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh captured the collective grief on X: ‘Devastated by the news of Rinku’s father’s demise. No words suffice in such grief. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you and your family. May love around you be your pillar of strength.’
Harbhajan Singh added a prayerful note: ‘Heartfelt sorrow on Khanchand Singh’s passing. Rinku and family face immense pain during World Cup commitments. My duas are with them. Waheguru, grant eternal peace to the soul and resilience to the bereaved.’
CSK posted solidarity: ‘Deepest sympathies to Rinku Singh and his family. Our prayers accompany you in this trying period.’
Treatment at Yatharth Hospital ended at 4:36 AM. Rinku, fresh from India’s Zimbabwe clash setup in Chennai, had made a quick Noida detour to visit his father before rejoining the squad—though benched for the match—and now heads back for funeral rites.
From humble beginnings, Rinku’s ascent is legendary. One of five brothers, his father toiled delivering gas cylinders to fund dreams. That paternal push propelled Rinku from village pitches to global arenas, embodying perseverance.
As Version 2026 T20 World Cup unfolds, this personal blow tests Rinku’s mettle. The timing—mid-tournament—highlights athletes’ dual lives. Yet, the outpouring from peers signals unity.
In conclusion, Khanchand’s legacy lives through Rinku’s bat. Fans worldwide send strength, honoring a father’s role in crafting a star.