Rinku Singh Loses Father After Long Battle With Cancer, Flies Home to Stand With Family

New Delhi | 27 Feb 2026 Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is going through a deeply painful phase as his father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday after fighting Stage 4 cancer for nearly a year. He was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital, where his condition worsened earlier this week, forcing doctors to put him on ventilator support. Despite medical efforts, he could not recover. The news was shared by former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who expressed his condolences and support for the grieving family. He wrote, “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.” He further added, “My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family.” Rinku had left the Indian team camp ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after his father’s health declined. Though he returned in time for the match, he was not included in the playing XI. After his father’s passing, Rinku has now flown back home to be with his family during this difficult period. He is expected to rejoin the squad before the final Super 8s match against the West Indies. Khanchand Singh played a crucial role in shaping Rinku’s cricket journey. Working as an LPG cylinder deliveryman in Aligarh, he faced financial struggles but never let them come in the way of his son’s dreams. His support and sacrifices helped Rinku rise to the international stage. Last year, Rinku had gifted his father a Kawasaki Ninja bike worth ₹3.19 lakh, a moment that reflected their close bond. Meanwhile, India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in the Super 8s clash and will now face the West Indies in a virtual quarter-final on March 1 at Eden Gardens, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. Rinku Singh Loses Father After Long Battle With Cancer, Flies Home to Stand With Family Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is going through a deeply painful phase as his father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday after fighting Stage 4 cancer for nearly a year. He was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital, where his condition worsened earlier this week, forcing doctors to put him on ventilator support. Despite medical efforts, he could not recover. The news was shared by former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who expressed his condolences and support for the grieving family. He wrote, “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.” He further added, “My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family.” Rinku had left the Indian team camp ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after his father’s health declined. Though he returned in time for the match, he was not included in the playing XI. After his father’s passing, Rinku has now flown back home to be with his family during this difficult period. He is expected to rejoin the squad before the final Super 8s match against the West Indies. Khanchand Singh played a crucial role in shaping Rinku’s cricket journey. Working as an LPG cylinder deliveryman in Aligarh, he faced financial struggles but never let them come in the way of his son’s dreams. His support and sacrifices helped Rinku rise to the international stage. Last year, Rinku had gifted his father a Kawasaki Ninja bike worth ₹3.19 lakh, a moment that reflected their close bond. Meanwhile, India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in the Super 8s clash and will now face the West Indies in a virtual quarter-final on March 1 at Eden Gardens, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.