Grieving Rinku Singh Shoulders Father's Mortal Remains During Last Rites As Hundreds Line Up In Aligarh For Funeral | VIDEO

Rinku Singh arrived in Aligarh on Friday to complete the last rites following the death of his father Khanchand Singh after a prolonged battle with liver cancer. The cricketer was seen carrying the mortal remains of his father as hundreds line up alongside to pay their respects.

Khanchand Singh, father of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, passed away during treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, as per reports on Friday morning. He had been unwell for a long time, and his condition deteriorated in recent days.

After the news of his father's passing, Rinku flew back to Delhi to be with his family. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told IANS that Rinku left Chennai at 5 AM. His father's funeral is being held in their hometown of Aligarh in UP.

Rinku's father was on ventilator support at a hospital in Greater Noida and was in serious condition, which prompted the batter to fly back home this week. However, the batter rejoined the squad in time ahead of the Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe, but he was not given a chance in the playing XI. However, he did take part in the match as a substitute fielder.

The 28-year-old cricketer, a resident of Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh, credits much of his success to his father. Khanchand Singh, who worked in gas cylinder distribution in Aligarh, supported his son's dream of becoming a cricketer despite facing financial hardships.

India's next game is a must-win 'quarter-final' against West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday. Naturally, Rinku's availability for that game remains in doubt as he deals with his loss.