New Delhi, February 27 – Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal expressed his grief over the passing of cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, and extended his heartfelt condolences to the cricketer and his family during this difficult time.
Khanchand Singh, who was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, passed away on Friday after battling stage 4 liver cancer.
“It is deeply unfortunate to hear about the untimely death of Rinku Singh’s father. My heartfelt condolences to Rinku and his entire family. May Rinku fulfill all the dreams his father had for him and continue to make India proud,” Dhumal told IANS.
Khanchand Singh was on ventilator support at a hospital in Greater Noida and was in a serious condition, which prompted Rinku to return home this week. However, Rinku rejoined the squad in time for the Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe, but he was not given a place in the playing XI. He did, however, participate in the match as a substitute fielder.
Earlier, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla had expressed his condolences on social media. “The news of the passing of cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Shri Khanchand Singh, is deeply saddening. In this difficult time, my heartfelt condolences are with Rinku Singh and his entire family. May God give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense loss,” Shukla shared on X.
The 28-year-old batter, who was a last-minute addition to the World Cup squad, has yet to live up to expectations. He has scored just 24 runs in five innings so far.
Rinku, who has represented India in white-ball cricket and plays domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh, is one of the promising finishers in the shorter formats of the game.