Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and his family are mourning the loss of his father, Khachandra Singh. He passed away at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida after a long and brave fight with stage 4 liver cancer.
Khachandra Singh’s health worsened significantly in the last few days, prompting his emergency hospitalization. Medical sources report that his condition became critical, requiring him to placed on a mechanical ventilator.
Rinku Singh Mourns Father’s Death
Doctors also provided continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to help stabilize his failing health. Despite intensive care and efforts to manage his advanced illness, he died early on the morning of February 27.
This news comes at a tough time for Indian cricket, as the team is currently participating in the T20 World Cup 2026. Rinku Singh was in Chennai with the national squad, getting ready for an important match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Leave T20 World Cup to support family
After hearing about his father’s declining health, Rinku took instant leave from the squad to be with his family. He had briefly returned to the team on February 26, hoping for stabilization, but the sudden decline forced him to travel back home to Greater Noida before the news of his father’s passing was confirmed on Friday morning.
Rinku Singh’s journey to international fame is closely linked to his father’s hard work. Khachandra Singh notably worked as an LPG cylinder delivery man in Aligarh for many years to support his family’s dreams. Rinku has often credited his father’s tireless efforts as the main driving force behind his cricket success. Fans and the cricketing community have been sharing images of Rinku with his parents and offering their condolences.