Khanchand Singh, father of the Indian cricket team's explosive batsman Rinku Singh, has passed away after a prolonged illness. Rinku Singh was battling stage-4 liver cancer. He breathed his last last night at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. He had been hospitalized for nearly three days. Rinku Singh's father's struggle is also a factor in his success.
Aligarh's Rinku Singh became famous when he hit five consecutive sixes for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans in the 2023 IPL. After this, Rinku's dreams came true one after another. This success was due to the tireless hard work of his father. Cricketer Rinku Singh was born to Khanchand Singh, who worked at the Govila Gas Agency in Aligarh.
Rinku Singh's father worked as a hawker at the gas agency. Rinku is the third of five brothers and one sister. Rinku's father, Khanchand, lived with his wife and children in a two-room house provided by a gas agency. Rinku had a passion for cricket since childhood. His father, Khanchand, would buy Rinku equipment like balls, bats, and other equipment from the money he earned by carrying cylinders on his shoulders all day.
Coach Masood Zafar Amini explained that his father, seeing Rinku Singh's interest in cricket, brought him to Aligarh's Ahilyabai Holkar Stadium. While preparing, Rinku Singh played in the Under-16 World Cup. Rinku was invited to the DPS World Cup, where he performed well and won Man of the Series. Following this, Rinku played for the Under-19 UP team, then Ranji Trophy, and then the IPL.
His father didn't let Rinku shoulder the burden of responsibility.
From Rinku Singh's birth until he became successful, his father, Khanchand, carried cylinders on his shoulders, but Rinku remained focused on cricket. Rinku's father never forced him to carry a cylinder.
Jersey number 35 proved lucky for him in the IPL and before
In the 2012 School Cricket World Cup, he wore jersey number 35 while playing for DPS. Rinku's bat roared in the World Cup.
In IPL 11, Rinku played in jersey number 3. However, his batting was In IPL 12, KKR's Rinku wore jersey number 35. Rinku tried to capitalize on this opportunity, scoring 30 runs in 25 balls with the help of one four and two sixes. Rinku was retained by KKR for Rs 80 lakh. In IPL 11, KKR had bought Rinku for Rs 80 lakh.
Let's learn about the victory that made Rinku an overnight star.
In the last over, KKR needed 29 runs to win. Rinku Singh was at the crease. Even his family had given up hope of victory. Yet, everyone remained glued to the TV screen until the last ball was bowled. Rinku's father, Khanchandra, and mother, Bina Devi, along with the entire family, were watching Rinku Singh's match. Rinku's younger brother, Jeetu, recalled that his brother played well for the first time in the IPL. With 29 runs needed in the last over, everyone assumed winning the match would be difficult. But it is said that it's too early to jump to conclusions until the last ball is bowled. A similar scenario was evident in this match, when a four-run victory was needed off one ball, but Rinku Singh's six turned the tables. His mother, father, and family were delighted with his brother's batting and KKR's victory. They celebrated. Afterward, people started calling to congratulate him.
Aligarh erupted in celebration after hitting five consecutive sixes.
As soon as Rinku Singh hit the last ball of the match, celebrations erupted in the city and at the Aligarh Sports Association ground. Sweets were distributed. Rinku was blessed with excellent batting. Cricket fans were delighted by Rinku's five sixes. Rinku Singh used to practice at the Aligarh Sports Association ground in Mahua Kheda.
These people also played a role in Rinku's development.
After the victory against the Gujarat Titans, Arjun Singh Fakira, who promoted Rinku Singh, said that he had full faith in Rinku's potential, which he demonstrated to the world through his batting. Rinku's coach, Masooduzzafar Amini, said that Rinku's batting is improving daily, and he is maturing with each match. The way Rinku has taken the match is commendable.
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