“Your Dream Is Fulfilled” – Rinku Singh’s Heartfelt Message After Father’s Death During T20 World Cup 2026

After India won the T20 World Cup 2026, Rinku Singh shared an emotional message for his father, Khanchand Singh. His father had passed away before India’s Super Eights match against the West Indies on March 1.

He was battling Stage 4 cancer and was receiving treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida but his condition deteriorated in the middle of the World Cup, requiring ventilator support. Ahead of the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai, Rinku temporarily left the Indian camp to attend to his father.

He had rejoined the team before the match, but due to team strategy changes, the Aligarh-born player was left out of the playing XI. Before the game against West Indies, he had to leave the camp again to perform his father’s last rites.

Speaking about that, Rinku shared on social media that his father’s dream is fulfilled but unfortunately, his father is no longer there to witness it. 

“I have never gone these many days without talking to you. I don't know how I will handle life going ahead. I will always need you,” Rinku wrote on Instagram.

“You taught me that responsibility is of utmost importance, that's why I was trying to fulfil your dream in the field. Your dream has been fulfilled. Now I wish you were there with me. I will always miss you,” Rinku added.

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by Dwijesh March 9, 2026