Indian cricketer Rinku Singh suffered a personal loss on february 27, as his father, Khanchand Singh, passed away at around 5 a.m. after battling liver cancer. The heartbreaking news reached Rinku early in the morning while he was with the national team during the t20 world cup campaign.

His father had been admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater noida on february 21 after his health condition worsened. Despite medical efforts, he could not recover from the illness.

On behalf of cricket in india-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">the board of control for cricket in india (BCCI), Secretary Devjit Saikia expressed condolences to Rinku and his family. He confirmed that Rinku traveled from chennai to Greater noida immediately after receiving the news to be with his family during this difficult time.

Will Rinku miss the t20 World Cup

Following his father’s death, there were concerns among fans about whether Rinku Singh would be ruled out of the 2026 t20 World Cup.

According to the latest update from the bcci, Rinku has not been ruled out of the entire tournament.

However, he will not play the upcoming Super 8 match against the west indies, which is set to take place in Kolkata.

The bcci clarified that this absence is temporary, allowing him time to attend to family responsibilities and perform last rites.

Match Situation & Team Impact

Team india recently played their second Super 8 match against zimbabwe in chennai, where Rinku was not included in the playing XI.

The upcoming match against the west indies is being treated as a virtual quarterfinal, as the winner will secure the second semifinal spot from Group 1.

Rinku’s availability for the remaining matches will depend on his personal situation and return to the squad.

BCCI’s Official Stand

The board has extended full support to Rinku during this challenging period.

As of now, there is no official confirmation of his withdrawal from the t20 World Cup.

Further updates regarding his return will depend on his personal circumstances and team management decisions.

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