Former India cricketers Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh have sent condolences to Rinku Singh after the latter’s father Khanchand, who passed away on Friday in a private hospital in Greater Noida after a long battle with illness. Rinku’s father was admitted to the hospital on February 21.
According to a Rinku former coach, Masood Amini to news agency PTI, Khanchand was under treatment for a quite a few days and had been on ventilator support for the last three to four days. Hospital spokesperson Dr. Sunil Kumar informed that Rinku’s father was suffering from advanced liver cancer, which worsened in the last few days.
Following his demise, the likes of Kohli and other former cricketers took to social media to send their condolences. “Deeply saddened by the news of Rinku’s father’s demise. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you always find strength in his eternal blessings. Om Shanti,” wrote Kohli.
A two-time World Cup-winning member, Yuvraj also stood in solidarity with Rinku. “Heartbreaking news to hear of the passing of Rinku’s father. In moments like these, no words feel enough. Standing in solidarity with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find strength and courage in the love that surrounds you,” said Yuvraj on X.
Rinku had to rush back home from the T20 World Cup squad to be with his family after his father’s condition worsened after India’s first Super 8 fixture against South Africa.
Rinku was quick to return to Chennai to join the Indian squad ahead of the Zimbabwe clash on Thursday after a quick visit to meet his father.
However, Rinku didn’t feature in the playing 11 for the Zimbabwe clash as India opted for Sanju Samson to open alongside Abhishek Sharma, leaving Rinku out of the equation.
