New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- India middle-order batter Rinku Singh suffered a personal loss after his father, Khanchand Singh, passed away following a battle with stage-4 liver cancer. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh confirmed the news in a social media post on Friday.

"Pained to learn about the demise of Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, father of Rinku Singh. This must be an especially difficult time for Rinku and his family, even as he remains committed to his responsibilities during the T20 World Cup," Harbhajan wrote.

"My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to the bereaved family," he added.

Khanchand Singh had been on ventilator sup...