Rinku Singh will join Team India on Saturday after his father’s funeral, there will be a fight with West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

New Delhi. Leaving behind the grief of his father’s demise, Indian cricket’s ‘finisher’ Rinku Singh is ready to perform his national duty once again. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that Rinku will join Team India in Kolkata on Saturday after his father’s funeral. Rinku’s return will act as mental strength for the team before the decisive Super 8 match against West Indies. Rinku Singh’s record at Eden Gardens has been unmatched, his presence there will prove to be a big challenge for the West Indies team. Rinku’s return to the team before the ‘Super 8’ match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against West Indies on Sunday is not only a salute to his spirit, but is also an emotional support for the Indian camp.

Rinku Singh’s father Khanchand died early Friday due to liver cancer. Rinku, who is part of the World Cup squad, is on ventilator support at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. He left for Delhi from Chennai on Thursday night to attend the funeral of his father. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the news and said, ‘Rinku Singh will join the team in Kolkata tomorrow.’ This statement makes it clear that the board and team management completely stand with Rinku in this difficult time.

Struggle from field to hospital
The last one week has been full of ups and downs of emotions for Rinku Singh. Even when his father’s condition deteriorated, he was with him. Amid hopes of some improvement in his father’s condition, he had reached Chennai for the match against Zimbabwe, although he was not a part of the playing eleven. But destiny had something else in store. As soon as he got the news of his father’s demise, he returned home and now after bidding his last farewell, he will fly straight to Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Cricket world expressed grief
Expressing deep grief, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) chief Prem Manohar Gupta said, ‘Happiness had just knocked in Rinku’s family, her marriage was also fixed. Father’s departure at such a time is very painful. BCCI President Mithun Manhas also expressed his condolences through social media and prayed to Lord Shiva to give strength to Rinku in this difficult time.

Eden Gardens is Rinku’s ‘second home’
Eden Gardens of Kolkata is very special for Rinku Singh. While playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL, he has made his mark on this very field. This ‘virtual quarterfinal’ against West Indies is very important for India. Rinku’s return to the team can provide the strength and finishing touch to the middle order, which will be needed in the big match against the West Indies.