BCCI’s Secretary, Devajit Saikia, extended sympathies to cricketer Rinku Singh and his family following the demise of Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh, due to liver cancer. Rinku, a member of India’s T20 World Cup squad, hurried to New Delhi from Chennai upon receiving the news and is now en route to his hometown Aligarh for his father’s final rites. Saikia confirmed that Rinku will not accompany the team to Kolkata for their upcoming Super Eights match against the West Indies.
Expressing deep condolences on behalf of BCCI, Saikia mentioned that Rinku Singh departed for Delhi from Chennai early in the morning to be with his father, who was receiving treatment in Greater Noida. Consequently, Rinku will miss the flight to Kolkata for the team’s next fixture. Updates on Rinku’s status will be shared as soon as available.
Khanchand Singh was admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on February 21 as his health deteriorated. Despite being on ventilator support, he passed away in the early hours of Friday. Rinku had been by his father’s side during his illness but rejoined the team before India’s match against Zimbabwe, where he did not play.
India, the defending champions, are set to face the West Indies in a crucial match on Sunday, with a spot in the semi-finals at stake. The victor of this match will advance to the semi-finals from Group 1, joining South Africa.
