A major update arrived related to Rinku Singh ahead of India's much-awaited clash with the West Indies on March 1 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rinku went uncertain for the Super 8 phase of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as his father passed away. 

Rinku Singh's father, Khanchandra Singh, passed away after battling stage-4 liver cancer. He was admitted to a hospital in Greater Noida. After reaching Chennai for the India vs Zimbabwe match, Rinku left the national camp to support his family. Though, he joined the team again before the match on February 26.

On the morning of Friday, February 27, the news of Rinku Singh's father's demise broke out. In such a heartbreaking situation, Indian fans are speculating, whether the batter can join the team for their final fixture of the Super 8.

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Will Rinku Singh join the team ahead of the India vs West Indies Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026?

As per the latest reports, Rinku Singh is all set to join the team in Kolkata before the India vs West Indies match on the first day of March. Like the previous match, the upcoming contest will be another do-or-die instance for Suryakumar Yadav and his boys. If the team is able to win the match in Kolkata, then they will confirm a seat for the semi-finals. And, if the West Indies win, then they will cross the Super 8 hurdle.

As of now, after the India vs Zimbabwe, and South Africa vs West Indies matches, the Proteas are top of the points table of Group 1 of Super 8 with 4 points and +2.890 Net Run Rate. West Indies holds the second spot with 2 points and a +1.791 Net Run Rate. Team India, the defending champion and co-host of the T20 World Cup 2026, has the same points as West Indies. But because of the Net Run Rate of -0.100, which is lower than the Caribbean's seam, they are in the third rank on the points table.