Cricketer Rinku Singh will rejoin the Indian squad in Kolkata on Saturday following his father’s passing on Friday.

Cricketer Rinku Singh will join Team India in Kolkata tomorrow. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) management confirmed this to ANI. Rinku Singh’s father passed away on Friday morning after a prolonged illness.

Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, died at a hospital in Greater Noida on February 27, 2026. He had battled stage-four liver cancer for a long time. Family sources and reports confirmed the news. Rinku Singh had left the team camp earlier to be with his family during this difficult time.

The Indian team is in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage. Rinku Singh will rejoin the squad ahead of their important match. India will face the West Indies at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on March 1. The BCCI said Rinku Singh will arrive in Kolkata on Saturday.

Cricketer Rinku Singh had to step away from the team briefly due to his father’s health. He returned for a recent match but now focuses on family matters. The BCCI management supports his return to the squad. This comes after he performed last rites for his father in Aligarh.

No official quote from the BCCI or Rinku Singh is available in the details. The team prepares for the do-or-die clash against West Indies. Fans and the cricket community have shown support during this period.

Cricketer Rinku Singh’s return allows him to support the team in a key game. The match at Eden Gardens is crucial for India’s progress in the tournament. People expect Rinku Singh to join training and preparations upon arrival. The team management handles his integration carefully after his personal loss. Cricket followers await updates on his participation in the March 1 fixture.

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