Cricketer Rinku Singh's Father Laid to Rest Amid Tributes
Father of Cricketer Rinku Singh Passes Away
Khanchand Singh, the father of cricketer Rinku Singh, passed away at a Greater Noida hospital and was cremated in Aligarh on Friday. A significant number of people gathered to pay their respects.
At the age of 60, Khanchand Singh succumbed to fourth-stage cancer early Friday morning. Overwhelmed with grief, Rinku Singh carried his father's remains during the funeral procession to the crematorium.
Tributes from the Community
The news of Khanchand Singh's passing elicited heartfelt tributes from various members of society.
Rajeev Shukla, the Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed his sorrow, stating, "The news of Rinku Singh's father's passing is very heartbreaking. He had been ill for a year... Rinku is also very upset... This is very sad... I pay my tributes to him."
Rinku Singh's Return During T20 World Cup
Rinku Singh, who is part of India's T20 World Cup squad, hurried back after the team's first Super Eight match against South Africa due to his father's deteriorating health. He later rejoined the Indian team.
Condolences from the Cricket Community
The cricket community also expressed their condolences following the loss of Rinku Singh's father.
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared his sympathies on social media, saying, "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."
Additionally, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh conveyed his sorrow, stating, "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."