India won the T20 World Cup 2026 title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This victory was a historic moment for Indian cricket, but this happiness remained completely incomplete for Team India’s batsman Rinku Singh. After winning the World Cup, Rinku Singh wrote a very emotional message on social media remembering her late father Khanchandra Singh, which made the fans emotional as well. First big win without father. Rinku Singh’s father Khanchandra Singh died on 27 February after a long illness. He was suffering from stage-4 liver cancer and was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. Rinku Singh received the news of his father’s demise when he was preparing for the T20 World Cup with the Indian team. This news was a huge shock for him.
‘Never have so many days gone by without talking to you’
After the World Cup win, Rinku Singh remembered her father on Instagram and wrote that it is difficult to imagine life without him. He wrote in emotional words, ‘So many days have never passed without talking to you. I don’t know how my life will go on without you, but I will need you at every step. This message from Rinku showed how big a place her father had in her life.
Trying to fulfill father’s dream
Rinku Singh also told in her post that her father had always taught her that duty comes first. This learning kept inspiring him to stand strong on the field. He wrote, ‘You taught me that duty comes first, so I was just trying to fulfill your dream on the field. Now that your dream has come true, I just feel that I wish you were with me.
Returned to Aligarh for the last rites
After receiving the news of his father’s demise, Rinku Singh immediately reached his home town Aligarh from Chennai. There he performed the funeral rituals of his father. During that time, Rinku was seen in deep shock and looked very emotional while shouldering his father’s mortal remains.
‘You will be missed in every happiness’
Rinku Singh further wrote in his message that he will miss his father in every small and big happiness of life. He wrote, ‘You will be missed in every small and big happiness. I will miss you a lot, Papa… a lot. After reading this message, many cricket fans and fellow players also expressed their condolences to Rinku.
Now will be seen in action in IPL
After the T20 World Cup, Rinku Singh now has his eyes on the Indian Premier League 2026. He will once again be seen playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. The IPL 2026 season is going to start from March 28 and fans are hopeful that Rinku will play an important role for the team with his aggressive style.
