Indian Cricket Stars Mourn Loss of Rinku Singh's Father
Star India batter Virat Kohli has expressed his heartfelt condolences to fellow cricketer Rinku Singh following the passing of his father on Friday morning. The sad news was confirmed by officials at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where Rinku Singh's father had been undergoing medical treatment.
Emotional Messages from Cricket Icons
Taking to social media platform X, Virat Kohli shared a poignant message standing in solidarity with the young batter and his grieving family during this challenging period. "Deeply saddened by the news of Rinku’s father’s demise. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you always find strength in his eternal blessings. Om Shanti," Kohli wrote in his emotional tribute.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also conveyed his sympathies through a detailed post on the same platform. "Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, father of Rinku Singh. This must be an especially difficult time for Rinku and his family, even as he remains committed to his responsibilities during the T20 World Cup. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family," Harbhajan expressed.
Additional Tributes from Cricket Community
Former India opener turned commentator Aakash Chopra joined his colleagues in offering prayers and strength to the mourning family. Through his X post, Chopra stated, "Really sad to hear about the passing of Rinku's father. May God give you and your family strength to deal with the pain and the loss. Stay strong, brother. Om Shanti."
Rinku Singh's Emotional Journey During T20 World Cup
The tragic news comes during a crucial period in international cricket as India competes in the T20 World Cup. Rinku Singh had to make an urgent trip back home from the national squad after his father's health condition deteriorated significantly following India's first Super 8 fixture against South Africa.
Demonstrating remarkable professionalism, Rinku returned quickly to Chennai to rejoin the Indian team ahead of their crucial match against Zimbabwe on Thursday after a brief visit to be with his family. However, in the subsequent team selection, Rinku did not feature in the playing eleven for the Zimbabwe clash as the team management opted for Sanju Samson to open alongside Abhishek Sharma.
The cricket community continues to rally around Rinku Singh during this period of personal loss, highlighting the strong bonds that exist within the sport beyond competitive boundaries. The outpouring of support from senior players like Kohli and Harbhajan underscores the familial nature of the Indian cricket fraternity during times of adversity.
