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Rinku Singh’s Father Khanchandra Singh Passes Away After Battling Liver Cancer; Harbhajan Sends Condolences

Khanchand Singh died after a rapid decline in health due to stage 4 liver cancer despite intensive medical treatment, including ventilator support and renal therapy.

  • On Friday, February 27, 2026, Khanchand Singh died at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, with family sources saying he breathed his last at 5 am.
  • Medical accounts note he was fighting advanced-stage liver cancer and hospital spokesperson Dr. Sunil Kumar said Khanchand Singh was admitted on February 21 and placed on ventilator support.
  • Remembered for humble beginnings, Khanchand Singh worked as a gas cylinder delivery man and supported India batter Rinku Singh’s cricketing ambitions while fans and former players, including Harbhajan Singh, shared condolences.
  • Rinku Singh rejoined the team on February 26 but is now expected to take bereavement leave as his family announced last rites in Aligarh and his World Cup availability is unclear.
  • With the Super 8 schedule ahead, India travels to Kolkata for the March 1, 2026, Super 8 match in Kolkata vs West Indies after defeating Zimbabwe 256/4 to 184/6; the winner advances to semi-final qualification.
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India TV News broke the news in India on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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