Rinku Singh Loses Father During 2026 T20 World Cup Amid Team and Public Reactions

During the 2026 T20 World Cup, Indian cricketer Rinku Singh faced the loss of his father, Khanchandra Singh, who battled stage 4 liver cancer. Despite the tragedy, Rinku briefly returned to play, supported by teammates like Mohammed Siraj. The Indian cricket community expressed condolences, though coach Gautam Gambhir faced criticism for not granting extended leave. Meanwhile, players Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh were criticized for sharing a humorous video shortly after the news, sparking mixed reactions online.