Tragedy strikes Indian cricket as Rinku Singh’s father succumbs to liver cancer, prompting BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia’s emotional outreach to the grieving family.
Saikia disclosed Rinku’s 5 AM rush from Chennai to Greater Noida hospital. ‘Our hearts go out to Rinku Singh and his family from the BCCI during this sorrowful phase,’ he expressed.
Opting out of the West Indies Super-8 match in Kolkata Sunday, Rinku focuses on family; updates promised shortly.
Khanchand Singh, admitted February 21 to Yatharth Hospital, fought valiantly on ventilator before passing at 4:36 AM Friday.
Rinku, eyed for 2026 T20 World Cup, squeezed in a Noida visit before Chennai’s Zimbabwe game, unused in XI.
Raised in modest means—father in cylinder trade—Rinku’s success owes much to Khanchand’s sacrifices. Tributes from Yuvraj, Harbhajan, CSK echo the sentiment.
Rinku’s funeral journey underscores priorities beyond pitch. Cricket’s brotherhood rallies, anticipating his comeback fueled by memory.