Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is reportedly very sad about the death of the father of young batting sensation Rinku Singh and is providing emotional support to his teammate during one of the most challenging periods of his life.
The news is quite unfortunate for Rinku, who is currently actively participating in the high-stakes ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 for the Indian team.
Kohli’s Emotional Message on Social Media
Virat Kohli took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his condolence on this sad incident, posting a heart-touching message for Rinku Singh and his family. Kohli said that he is keeping Rinku’s family in his thoughts and prayers and advised Rinku to find solace in his father’s eternal blessings.
The post was widely shared on social media, and fans are giving a very emotional response to this post, praising Kohli for supporting his teammate during a very difficult time.
Rinku Singh’s Father Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, died of liver cancer after a prolonged illness. He had been undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital, where his condition worsened a few days before his death.
The mortal remains were later taken to Aligarh, where Rinku took part in the final rites of the deceased, carrying the body of his late father himself.
Sudden Departure of Rinku from the Team Camp
Though he had been with the Indian team earlier, Rinku Singh had to rush to New Delhi very early in the morning after hearing the sad news. It is worth recalling that the cricketer had recently rejoined the national camp ahead of India’s Super 8 match against the Zimbabwe cricket team at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium.
However, the cricketer had not been selected to play the match. Instead, Sanju Samson had been selected to open the innings with Abhishek Sharma.
Condolences from the BCCI and the UPCA
The Board of Control for Cricket in India had also condoled the sad demise of the cricketer. In fact, the Board’s secretary, Devajit Saikia, had confirmed that the cricketer would not be traveling with the team to Kolkata to play the Super 8 match against the West Indies cricket team.
In the meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh cricket association had issued a condolence message, with the UPCA chief, Prem Manohar Gupta, pointing out that the family had been looking forward to better days, with the wedding of the cricketer having been fixed recently.
Mithun Manhas and Cricketing Fraternity Offer Support
Yet another tribute came when BCCI president Mithun Manhas tweeted a touching message, wishing Rinku all the strength and peace during this hard time.
A Harrowing Experience for Rinku Singh During a Pivotal Phase of the Tournament
Rinku’s personal tragedy seems to have marred India’s progress at a very critical juncture of the tournament, yet all attention is being diverted to offer support to a player who is now one of India’s best finishers.
Virat Kohli’s act of kindness is a reminder that, despite all the cutthroat competition and sold-out venues, cricket is a game of heart and humanity. Also read: https://sportnewslive.com/blog/india-qualification-scenario-after-zimbabwe-clash-in-t20-world-cup-2026
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