T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh leaves Team India camp; rushes back home due to family emergency
Times of India
by SAHIL MALHOTRAFebruary 24, 2026
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India’s T20 World Cup campaign suffered a blow as Rinku Singh left the team camp in Chennai due to a family medical emergency. The cricketer, who has been part of India’sPlaying XI during the tournament, flew back home after his father’s cancer condition deteriorated rapidly. This unexpected absence raises questions about how it will impact India’s preparations for the tournament and whether other players might step in.
Rinku Singh was notably absent from Team India’s training session on Tuesday, Feb 24, as reports surfaced about his father’s critical health condition. The cricketer had been a regular in India’s lineup but has struggled to make an impact in this year’s T20 World Cup, scoring just 24 runs across five innings at an average of 8.00. His departure comes at a crucial time for the team, as they prepare for key matches ahead.
While there is no official confirmation from BCCI regarding his return date or replacement, the incident highlights the challenges athletes face in balancing personal emergencies with their professional duties. Rinku’s absence could force the Indian cricket think-tank to reconsider its lineup and explore alternatives to fill the gap left by his departure.
Meanwhile, other players like Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj continued with
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026