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Rinku Singh's Father Cremated in Aligarh as Cricket Fraternity Mourns

Cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, aged 60, passed away after a battle with fourth-stage cancer. His last rites were performed in Aligarh, with a grief-stricken Rinku participating in the funeral procession. Tributes poured in from the cricket fraternity, including BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, who called the news heartbreaking. Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh also expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Singh family.

Key Points: Rinku Singh's Father Khanchand Singh Cremated in Aligarh

  • Khanchand Singh passed away after battling cancer
  • Rinku Singh rushed back from T20 World Cup
  • Funeral held in Aligarh with large gatherings
  • BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla expressed condolences
  • Yuvraj and Harbhajan Singh paid tributes online
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Last rites of Rinku Singh's father held in Aligarh, people pay tributes

Cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, passes away after battling cancer. Tributes pour in from BCCI's Rajeev Shukla, Yuvraj Singh, and Harbhajan Singh.

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

Aligarh, February 27

Cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away at a hospital in Greater Nodia, was cremated on Friday in Aligarh with a large number of people paying their tributes.

Khanchand Singh, aged 60, breathed his last at a hospital in Greater Noida on Friday morning after battling fourth-stage cancer.

Grief-stricken Rinku gave a shoulder to the mortal remains of his father as the funeral procession made its way to the crematorium.

Tributes poured in from various sections of society over the demise of Rinku Singh's father.

Rajeev Shukla, Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said the loss was deeply heartbreaking.

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

Rinku, who is in India's World Cup T20 squad, rushed back after India's first Super Eight fixture against South Africa, as the condition of his father worsened. He later returned to India squad.

Members of the cricket fraternity also paid their tributes over demise of Rinku Singh's father.

"Heartbreaking news to hear of the passing of Rinku's father. In moments like these, no words feel enough. Standing in solidarity with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find strength and courage in the love that surrounds you," former cricketer Yuvraj Singh said in a post on X.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also conveyed his condolences.

"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. 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 said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
So sad to hear this. Cancer is such a terrible disease. My thoughts are with Rinku and his family. It's good to see the cricket community coming together to support him.
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Vikram M
Om Shanti. As a father myself, I can only imagine the pain. Rinku's journey from a small town to the Indian team must have made his father so proud. That is the ultimate tribute a son can give.
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Rohit P
The media coverage feels a bit intrusive during such a private moment of grief. While it's news, we should respect the family's space. My condolences to them.
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Kavya N
Strength to the family. Losing a parent is the hardest thing. I hope Rinku finds solace in his cricket and knows the entire country is with him. #StayStrongRinku
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Michael C
Very sad. Harbhajan's message was particularly touching. It shows the brotherhood in Indian cricket beyond just being teammates. Deepest condolences.

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