Family Comes First: Rinku Singh Leaves ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Camp Amid Father’s Critical Illness

GUWAHATI: India’s middle-order batter Rinku Singh has left the national team camp in Chennai and flown home due to a serious family emergency, just days before India’s must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The left-handed batter departed early on Tuesday morning and missed the team’s practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

According to sources, Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh, has been admitted to a hospital in Greater Noida and is reportedly in critical condition following a prolonged illness. A BCCI official confirmed that Rinku was granted permission to leave the camp to be with his family during this difficult time.

The development has drawn widespread support from the Indian team and fans, who have expressed their wishes for his father’s speedy recovery. However, it remains uncertain whether Rinku will be able to rejoin the squad in time for the crucial clash against Zimbabwe on February 26.

Rinku Singh’s T20 World Cup Form So Far

Rinku Singh has had a tough campaign with the bat in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. He made his tournament debut against the United States on February 7, scoring 6 runs off 14 balls. Against Namibia on February 12, he managed just 1 run from six deliveries.

He showed brief flashes of form with an unbeaten 11 off 4 balls against Pakistan and a quick 6 off 3 balls against the Netherlands. In India’s opening Super 8 match against South Africa, Rinku came in at No. 8 during a chase of 188 but was dismissed for a duck, as India suffered a heavy defeat.

Overall, Rinku has scored 24 runs across five innings in the tournament, with a highest score of 11 not out.

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