BCCI ends suspense over Rinku Singh's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad ahead of WI clash after father's demise

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that Rinku Singh will rejoin the Indian team in Kolkata on Saturday ahead of their Super 8 clash against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

BCCI on Rinku Singh's availability

Rinku had flown back home after the passing of his father, Khanchand, on Thursday night due to liver cancer. He left Chennai early in the morning at around 5:00 am to reach New Delhi and attend the last rites.

“Rinku Singh will join the team tomorrow in Kolkata,” BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS.

Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand, had been admitted to Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on February 21 after his health worsened. He was later put on ventilator support and passed away in the early hours of Friday.

Rinku had earlier spent time with his father when his condition became critical. He rejoined the squad before India’s match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. However, he did not make the playing eleven, as Sanju Samson was preferred to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma.

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BCCI president Mithun Manhas on Rinku Singh's father demise

BCCI president Mithun Manhas also shared his condolences on X, writing, “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rinku Singh’s father. My heartfelt condolences to Rinku and his family in this difficult time. May lord Shiva give him the strength to stay strong.”

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Rinku Singh's performance in T20 World Cup 2026

Rinku has featured for India in five T20 World Cup 2026 matches, where he scored 24 runs in all. He is a vital cog in the team in the role of a finisher, coming in the death overs. Rinku is also a good fielder. Notably, he missed India's last clash against Zimbabwe.

India's upcoming T20 World Cup clash

Defending champions India will now face West Indies in their last T20 World Cup Super Eight clash, which will be a virtual knockout between the two sides. The winner of this clash will seal a berth for the semifinal of the mega event.