Rinku's father, was undergoing treatment at at the Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, passed away on Friday after battling a stage 4 liver cancer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cUnfortunate to hear about the untimely demise of Rinku Singh\u2019s father. My heartfelt condolences to Rinku and his entire family. May Rinku fulfil all the dreams his father had for him and continue making India proud,\u201d Dhumal told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rinku's father was on ventilator support at a hospital in Greater Noida and was in serious condition, which prompted the batter to fly back home this week. However, the batter rejoined the squad in time ahead of the Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe, but he was not given a chance in the playing XI. However, he did take part in the match as a substitute fielder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla condoled the demise of cricketer's father vis social media post. \"The news of the passing of cricketer Rinku Singh\u2019s father, Shri Khanchand Singh, is deeply saddening. In this difficult time, my heartfelt condolences are with Rinku Singh and his entire family. May God give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense loss,\" Shukla shared on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rinku's father was on ventilator support at a hospital in Greater Noida and was in serious condition, which prompted the batter to fly back home this week. However, the batter rejoined the squad in time ahead of the Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe, but he was not given a chance in the playing XI. However, he did take part in the match as a substitute fielder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rinku, who has represented India in white-ball cricket and plays domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh, is one of the promising finishers in the shorter formats of the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n