Rinku Singh’s Father Passes Away After Battling Stage-4 Cancer, Harbhajan Singh Shares Heartfelt Tribute

Indian cricket star Rinku Singh is mourning the loss of his father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away on Friday after a long fight with stage-4 liver cancer. Khanchand had been undergoing medical care at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, and despite ongoing treatment, his health seriously declined in recent days before he breathed his last.

Serious Illness and Family Emergency

Reports say Khanchand Singh, who had been battling liver cancer in the advanced stage, was admitted to the hospital when his condition worsened. He had been on ventilator support as doctors worked to stabilise him. When his health took a turn for the worse earlier this week, Rinku Singh left the T20 World Cup 2026 camp to be with his father and family during this difficult period.

Rinku’s Return to the Indian Team

Rinku had flown home from the team camp in Chennai after learning about his father’s critical condition. He missed team training and urgent matches to attend to family matters, but later rejoined the Indian squad ahead of the crucial Super 8 match against Zimbabwe. Despite his return to the team, he was not included in the playing XI for that game.

Harbhajan Singh Shares Condolences

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his sympathy by confirming the sad news on social media. He wrote:
"Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, father of Rinku Singh. This must be an especially difficult time for Rinku and his family, even as he remains committed to his responsibilities during the T20 World Cup. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family."

Remembering Khanchand Singh’s Support

Khanchand Singh’s role in Rinku’s life went beyond being a parent. Despite financial challenges, he worked hard to support his son’s budding cricket career. He was known to have worked delivering LPG cylinders in Aligarh, and his efforts helped Rinku pursue the sport and eventually rise to prominence in Indian cricket.

Support From the Cricket World

News of Khanchand’s passing has led to support from cricket fans, fellow players, and personalities across the sport. Messages of thoughts and prayers have been shared widely as the family navigates through this tough time.