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Rinku Singh Rushes Home After Father's Death, Misses India's T20 Clash

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has left the T20 World Cup squad in Chennai following the death of his father, Khanchand Singh, after a prolonged illness. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed Rinku departed early morning for Delhi and will not travel with the team to Kolkata for their crucial match against West Indies. Khanchand Singh had been admitted to a Greater Noida hospital last week and was on ventilator support before passing away. Rinku, who was part of the squad but did not play in the last match, will now miss a virtual knockout fixture that determines India's semi-final chances.

Key Points: Rinku Singh's Father Dies, Cricketer Leaves T20 World Cup Squad

  • Rinku Singh's father dies after cancer battle
  • Cricketer leaves Chennai at 5 AM for Delhi
  • Will miss India's T20 World Cup match vs West Indies
  • Father was hospitalized in Greater Noida
  • India faces virtual knockout clash on Sunday
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Rinku left for Delhi from Chennai at 5:00 AM: BCCI secy Saikia

BCCI confirms Rinku Singh's father Khanchand Singh passes away. Cricketer rushes from Chennai to Delhi, will miss India's crucial T20 World Cup match.

"He left for Delhi from Chennai at 5am to rush to the hospital - Devajit Saikia"

Chennai, Feb 27

Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Devajit Saikia expressed condolences to left-handed batter Rinku Singh and his family after the cricketer's father, Khanchand Singh, died following a prolonged battle with liver cancer.

Rinku, who is part of India's T20 World Cup squad, left Chennai at 5:00 am to rush to New Delhi and is now believed to be on his way to his hometown Aligarh for the last rites of Khanchand.

Saikia also confirmed that Rinku will not travel with the team to Kolkata for their next Super Eights fixture against the West Indies, to be played on Sunday.

"I would express my deepest condolences on behalf of BCCI to Rinku Singh and his whole family at this hour of crisis. He left for Delhi from Chennai at 5am to rush to the hospital in Greater Noida, where his father was undergoing treatment.

"So, he will not be travelling with the Indian team to Kolkata in the flight scheduled for this afternoon. Once we get any updated information on Rinku, we'll let you know," said Saikia to IANS.

Khanchand had been admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on February 21 after his condition deteriorated significantly. He was placed on ventilator support before passing away in the early hours of Friday.

Rinku had previously been by his father's side when his condition worsened but rejoined the squad ahead of India's match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on

Thursday, though he did not feature in the playing eleven as Sanju Samson got the nod to play and open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma.

Defending champions India face the West Indies in a virtual knockout clash on Sunday, with a semi-final berth on the line. The winner of Sunday's match will join South Africa for the semi-finals from Group 1.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Om Shanti. Losing a parent is the toughest phase. Respect to Rinku for his dedication, even coming back to the squad briefly. Hope he gets all the time and privacy he needs. The team will manage.
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Aman W
Very sad. Liver cancer is a terrible battle. It's good that BCCI is being supportive and letting him be with his family. No match is more important than being there for your loved ones at the end.
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Sarah B
This puts everything in perspective. All the best to Team India for the knockout, but our thoughts are with Rinku. His journey from a small town to the World Cup squad is inspiring. Strength to him.
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Vikram M
A son's duty comes first. The entire nation stands with you, Rinku. Don't worry about the match. While his absence is a blow for Sunday, we have a deep squad. Focus on the family rituals.
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Karthik V
Respectful criticism: I hope the media gives the family space now. We don't need "updated information" on his return. Let the man grieve in peace without constant speculation. Our condolences are enough.

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