India, Feb. 27 -- Khanchand Singh has passed away this morning. He was no celebrity, so you are unlikely to know who he was. He was a hero, not for you and me, but for India cricketer Rinku Singh for sure. Khanchand was Rinku's father and played a huge role in the making of the left-handed batsman.

Most of India's sportspersons come from struggling backgrounds and Rinku is no different. That's why it's all the more important for an Indian sportsperson to have support from their family members. Due to a lack of financial means, often many give up their dreams so that they can support their struggling families with whatever little jobs they can get and whatever little money they can earn.

Rinku was lucky that he had the support of his fat...