Star India batsman Virat Kohli has paid tribute to Rinku Singh after his father passed away at Atas Hospital in Greater Noida on Friday morning.
The hospital PRO told the hospital that Rinku Singh’s father breathed his last at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on Friday morning. He is undergoing treatment at Atas Hospital in Greater Noida.
Kohli shared a message on X show to stand with the Indian batsmen and their families during these difficult times. “Deeply saddened by the news of Rinku’s father’s passing away. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you always find strength in his eternal blessings. Om Shanti,” Kohli wrote.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also posted on X to express his condolences, “Learning about Rinku Singh’s father Shri Khanchand I am devastated by the news of Ji’s passing. This must be a particularly difficult time for Rinku and his family, although 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 bring eternal peace to the departed soul and provide strength and courage to his family.” “
Former India opener Aakash Chopra extended prayers and strength to the grieving family via
After India’s first Super Eight match against South Africa, his father’s condition worsened and Rinku had to rush home from the T20 World Cup squad to be with his family.
After meeting his father, Rinku soon returned to Chennai to join the Indian team ahead of Thursday’s match against Zimbabwe.
However, Rinku was not included in the eleven-man squad for the Zimbabwe match as India selected Sanju Samson to start alongside Abhishek Sharma, leaving Rinku out.