Rinku Singh Heads to Delhi at 5 AM After Father’s Passing: BCCI Secretary Saikia
Synopsis
Chennai, February 27 (NationPress) - BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his condolences to cricketer Rinku Singh, who is mourning the loss of his father due to cancer. Rinku has traveled to Delhi for the last rites and will miss the upcoming match against the West Indies.
Key Takeaways
Rinku Singh departed Chennai at 5 AM for his father's last rites.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed condolences.
Rinku will miss the match against West Indies .
Khanchand Singh had been battling liver cancer.
India's next match is crucial for the T20 World Cup.
Chennai, February 27 (NationPress) - Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), extended heartfelt condolences to left-handed batsman Rinku Singh and his family following the passing of his father, Khanchand Singh, who succumbed to a lengthy fight against liver cancer.
Rinku, a member of India’s T20 World Cup squad, departed from Chennai at 5:00 AM to head to New Delhi and is currently en route to his hometown Aligarh to attend his father's last rites.
Saikia further confirmed that Rinku will not be accompanying the team to Kolkata for their upcoming Super Eights match against the West Indies, scheduled for Sunday.
“On behalf of the BCCI, I would like to convey my deepest sympathies to Rinku Singh and his family during this difficult time. He left for Delhi from Chennai at 5 AM to be with his father at the hospital in Greater Noida,” stated Saikia.
“Thus, he will be absent from the Indian squad's flight to Kolkata this afternoon. We will provide updates on Rinku as we receive them,” he added in a statement to IANS.
Khanchand was admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on February 21 after his health deteriorated. He was placed on ventilator support before passing away in the early hours of Friday.
Rinku had been with his father during his critical condition but rejoined the team before India's match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, though he did not play, as Sanju Samson was selected to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma.
The defending champions, India, are set to face the West Indies in a crucial knockout match on Sunday, where a semi-final spot is at stake. The winner will advance to the semi-finals alongside South Africa from Group 1.
Point of View
This news highlights the personal challenges faced by athletes, reminding us of their human side beyond the sport. As Rinku Singh navigates this difficult moment, the cricketing community shows solidarity, emphasizing the importance of family amidst professional commitments.
NationPress
2 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Rinku Singh leave for Delhi?
Rinku Singh left for Delhi to attend the last rites of his father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away after battling liver cancer.
Will Rinku Singh play in the next match?
No, Rinku Singh will not travel with the Indian team to Kolkata for the upcoming match against the West Indies.
What did BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia say?
Devajit Saikia expressed deep condolences to Rinku Singh and his family during this difficult time.
Where was Khanchand Singh treated?
Khanchand Singh was treated at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida.
When did Khanchand Singh pass away?
Khanchand Singh passed away in the early hours of Friday after being placed on ventilator support.
