Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling cancer

India cricketer Rinku Singh has lost his father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away on Friday after battling stage-four cancer. The family had been spending the past several weeks at Yatharth Hospital in Noida, where he was undergoing treatment. His condition deteriorated earlier this week, forcing doctors to place him on ventilator support.

The news was shared publicly by former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who posted a condolence message on social media, expressing his grief and solidarity with the bereaved family. “Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, father of Rinku Singh… My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones,” Harbhajan wrote, adding a prayer for strength and peace.

Khanchand Singh had been unwell for quite some time, and his worsening health prompted the 28-year-old all-rounder to briefly exit India’s camp ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash against Zimbabwe at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The cricketer rushed home to be with his family before returning to Chennai in time for the fixture.