New Delhi: Big news has arrived for Indian cricket fans. Team India's explosive batsman Rinku Singh is set to return to the team superiority of the crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 match versus Zimbabwe. Indian batting mentor Sitanshu Kotak confirmed the news during a printing priming held in Chennai on Wednesday. The mentor stated that Rinku will report to the hotel with the team by Wednesday evening and will be misogynist for Thursday's Super 8 match.
Why did Rinku Singh have to leave Team India?
Rinku Singh had to leave the team suddenly due to a family emergency. According to reports, Rinku's father Khanchand Singh's health deteriorated significantly, without which he was admitted to a hospital in Greater Noida. The severity of the situation can be gauged from the fact that he was placed on ventilator support. Despite arriving in Chennai with the team on Monday, Rinku left for home on Tuesday without receiving news of his father's hair-trigger condition.
Who tapped the news?
During the printing conference, Kotak clarified the situation, saying, "Rinku Singh is returning this evening. His father was unwell, which is why he had to leave. We hope he will be with us by late this evening." This statement from the mentor put an end to speculation that he might be out of the tournament. However, it is not yet well-spoken whether Rinku will be part of the playing eleven in the upcoming matches.
How has Rinku Singh performed so far?
Rinku has played all five matches for India in the tournament, but has scored only 24 runs during this period. However, Rinku has been a very important batsman for Team India in the lower order and will be crucial for the Indian team in the upcoming matches versus Zimbabwe and the West Indies.
According to reports, Rinku's father is suffering from stage 4 liver cancer and is currently on ventilator support. Rinku Singh's father worked as an LPG cylinder distributor for a cooking gas visitor in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, for a long time. Despite struggling with family problems, he raised his son to be a successful cricketer. Rinku first made a name for himself with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and has since wilt a staple in Team India's lower order.
