Rinku Singh was seen giving shoulder to the father who handed him the bat.
The family of Rinku Singh, the rising star of the Indian cricket team, is deeply saddened. His father Khanchand Singh died on Friday at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Khanchand Singh, who was suffering from a serious illness for a long time, breathed his last during treatment. There is a wave of mourning in the sports world and Rinku’s fans due to this news.
Died after a long battle with cancer
According to the information, Khanchand Singh was suffering from stage-4 cancer for more than a year. When his condition deteriorated, he was admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where he was undergoing treatment under the supervision of specialists. Doctors told that the cancer had spread to many parts of the body. Despite all efforts he could not be saved. Rinku Singh has mentioned his father’s struggle and support many times during his career. Despite difficult financial circumstances, his father always gave priority to his son’s cricket dream.
Last rites took place in Aligarh
After his death, the mortal remains of Khanchand Singh were brought to Aligarh. A large number of people reached his house for the last darshan. Rinku Singh shouldered his father’s bier and joined the last journey. The last rites were performed with full rituals at the local cremation ground. In the scenes that surfaced on social media, Rinku was seen very emotional while bidding farewell to his father.
BCCI and veterans expressed grief
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla expressed deep condolences on this tragic incident. He said that this is a very difficult time for Rinku and her family and the entire cricket board stands with them. Former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh also issued condolence messages. Both of them expressed their support towards Rinku and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.
Father’s life was full of struggles
Khanchand Singh’s life was an example of struggle and hard work. He raised his family by working as an LPG cylinder distributor in Aligarh. Despite financial constraints, he never let Rinku’s cricket career get hampered. Today Rinku Singh is an important member of the Indian T20 team and has earned international recognition with his aggressive batting. His father’s sacrifice and struggle behind his success will always be remembered.
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