New Delhi: Tragedy struck India batter Rinku Singh and his family after the India cricketer’s father passed away after fighting a valiant battle with Stage 4 liver cancer. Rinku’s father, Khanchandra Singh, was not keeping well during his treatment at the Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida and succumbed to the advanced stage of the disease. After his condition worsened recently, he was put on ventilator support before breathing his last.
Ahead of India’s T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe, Rinku left the team to be with his ailing father. He returned to join the team on the eve of the match but was not included in the playing XI as India picked Sanju Samson for the crucial clash.
Medical efforts in vain
Rinku’s father’s health deteriorated sharply over the last few days, which led to his hospitalisation. As per medical sources, he was placed on mechanical ventilator support after his condition became critical.
Doctors reportedly administered continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to stabilise his condition. Still, despite all the efforts to manage the critical situation, he passed away early on the morning of February 27.
Upon learning the tragic news, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Rinku’s several teammates expressed condolencesand
sympathies to the Indian cricketer and his family during the difficult period.
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…— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 27, 2026
While Team India, following its big win over Zimbabwe, will continue the World Cup campaign, Rinku will remain with his family to perform the final rites. It is still too early to say or assume that he will return to the tournament or not, with thoughts of those close to him focusing on supporting the player and his family during this personal tragedy.