India's star cricketer Rinku Singh has left the ICC Men's T20 World Cup camp to return home following a family emergency. Sources confirmed that Rinku’s father is currently battling stage-4 liver cancer and is on ventilator support. This has prompted Rinku to take a leave of absence from the team to be by his family's side during this critical time.

Rinku, a left-handed batter known for his finishing abilities, has been a key part of India's white-ball setup in recent years. However, his return to the team for the remainder of the T20 World Cup is uncertain, and the situation is being closely monitored by the team management.

Rinku Singh’s T20 World Cup Journey So Far:

Rinku has had a mixed experience during the World Cup. Despite often arriving at the crease with limited balls to face, he has managed to stay unbeaten twice, contributing modestly with the bat. He has scored 24 runs in five innings, with a highest score of 11*. His performance this year in T20 internationals includes 115 runs in eight innings, averaging 28.75 at a strike rate of 132.18.

Family Comes First:
While Rinku’s cricket career continues to thrive, the health of his father has taken precedence. His absence from the practice sessions on Tuesday was noticeable, with many players such as Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Arshdeep Singh visible in action. The Indian cricket team’s management and fans are all expected to rally around Rinku during this difficult time, offering their support. An official update on his status for the rest of the tournament is awaited.

As for the tournament, India will be facing Zimbabwe in a must-win match in Chennai on Thursday after their heavy loss to South Africa in their Super Eight opener. The team will need to win their remaining matches and hope for favorable results from other games to keep their hopes of defending the T20 World Cup title alive.