India middle-order batter Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away after battling stage-4 liver cancer, former spinner Harbhajan Singh confirmed via a social media post on Friday.
“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,” Harbhajan wrote on X.
“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,” he added.
Rinku’s father was on ventilator support at a hospital in Greater Noida and was in serious condition, which prompted the batter to fly back home earlier this week.
However, Rinku rejoined the squad in time for the Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe, though he was not included in the playing XI as Sanju Samson was preferred. He did, however, take part in the match as a substitute fielder.
After India’s much-needed win over Zimbabwe, the ‘Men in Blue’ will now travel to Kolkata for their final Super 8 encounter against the West Indies.
The match against the West Indies will be a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner advancing to the semifinals after India defeated Zimbabwe and the West Indies suffered a heavy loss to South Africa.
— IANS
