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Rinku Singh's Father Succumbs to Cancer, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla Offers Condolences

The cricketing world is mourning the loss of Rinku Singh's father, who passed away after a battle with stage-four cancer. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla expressed his heartfelt condolences, describing the news as deeply heartbreaking. Rinku Singh had briefly left the Indian T20 World Cup squad to be with his family as his father's condition worsened. The Indian team now prepares for a crucial Super 8 match against the West Indies.

Key Points: Rinku Singh's Father Dies, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla Mourns Loss

  • Rinku Singh's father passes away
  • Battled stage-four cancer
  • Rinku rushed home from T20 World Cup
  • BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla offers condolences
  • India faces West Indies in crucial Super 8 clash
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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla offers condolences after demise of Rinku Singh's father

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla offers condolences after the demise of cricketer Rinku Singh's father, who lost his battle with stage-four cancer.

"The news of Rinku Singh's father's passing is very heartbreaking. - Rajeev Shukla"

New Delhi, February 27

The cricketing fraternity is mourning the passing of Rinku Singh's father. Rajeev Shukla, Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice-President, also expressed his condolences, describing the loss as deeply heartbreaking.

Speaking to ANI, Shukla said, "The news of Rinku Singh's father's passing is very heartbreaking. He had been ill for a year... He struggled a lot in his life... Rinku is also very upset... This is very sad... I pay my tributes to him."

Rinku Singh's father breathed his last on Friday morning at the Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, informed the hospital PRO. Singh's father was battling stage-four cancer. He was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, but sadly couldn't make it.

Rinku had to rush back home from the T20 World Cup squad to be with his family after his father's condition worsened after India's first Super 8 fixture against South Africa. Rinku was quick to return to Chennai to join the Indian squad ahead of the Zimbabwe clash on Thursday after a quick visit to meet his father.

However, Rinku didn't feature in the playing 11 for the Zimbabwe clash as India opted for Sanju Samson to open alongside Abhishek Sharma, leaving Rinku out of the equation.

So far, Rinku has had a mixed bag World Cup with the bat, often arriving at the crease with very few balls left to score. He has made just 24 runs in five innings, staying unbeaten twice and having a best score of 11*.

In 10 T20Is this year, the left-hander has made 115 runs in eight innings at an average of 28.75, with a strike rate of 132.18 and best score of 44*. The Indian team will now travel to Kolkata for their last Super 8 clash against the West Indies on Sunday. The winner of the match will join South Africa to qualify for the semi-finals from Group 1.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Stage 4 cancer is a brutal battle. Respect to Rinku for even trying to focus on the World Cup amidst this. His father must have been so proud of his son playing for India. Thoughts are with the Singh family.
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Aman W
The team management should have given him a proper chance in the playing XI against Zimbabwe. He was going through so much emotionally, and a good innings could have been a tribute. Feel for the guy.
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Sarah B
It's a reminder that these athletes are human beings first. The pressure to perform while dealing with personal tragedy is immense. Wishing Rinku Singh peace and strength during this difficult time.
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Vikram M
Om Shanti. Rinku's journey from a small town to the Indian team, fighting all odds, is inspiring. His father's struggle and support must have been behind it all. May his soul rest in peace.
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Karthik V
While the condolences are nice, I hope BCCI and the team provide him with real support—counselling, leave, whatever he needs. Not just a tweet and moving on. His mental health is paramount now.

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