Rinku Singh Exits Team India Camp in Chennai Following Family Medical Emergency
India middle-order batter Rinku Singh has withdrawn from the national team’s training camp in Chennai to return home due to a severe medical emergency within his family. Reports confirm that the cricketer left the squad on Tuesday following developments regarding his father’s health.
Immediate Departure from Squad
Sources close to the development indicate that Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchandra Singh, has been undergoing cancer treatment for over a year. His condition reportedly deteriorated in recent days, prompting the cricketer to leave the city immediately. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet issued an official medical bulletin regarding his indefinite absence, it is understood that Singh has already vacated the team hotel.
The entire Indian contingent participated in a scheduled training session at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium starting at 5:30 PM IST on February 24. Rinku Singh was the notable absentee during the drills. Team management has not confirmed a return date, forcing the selection committee to consider contingency plans for the ongoing campaign.
Performance Context and Recent Form
The left-handed finisher has been a consistent presence in India’s T20 setup. However, his recent contributions during the current campaign have fallen below his career standards. The think-tank must now weigh the impact of losing a designated finisher against the necessity of bringing in an in-form replacement.
Recent Performance Statistics
| Metric | Current Campaign Stats |
|---|---|
| Innings Played | 5 |
| Total Runs | 24 |
| Batting Average | 8.00 |
| Role | Middle Order / Finisher |
Training Updates: Morkel Leads Drill
Despite the sudden exit, preparations continued for the rest of the squad. The session featured high-intensity nets for the top order and specific skill-based workloads for the bowlers.
- Batting Session: Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson underwent extended batting drills.
- All-Rounder Focus: Abhishek Sharma participated in batting drills only after completing a lengthy spell with the ball, suggesting a potential increase in his bowling workload.
- Pace Battery: Spearhead Jasprit Bumrah engaged in a technical session with bowling coach Morne Morkel. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj bowled regulation spells to the top-order batters.
The management is expected to announce whether a replacement player will be added to the squad from the reserves list within the next 24 hours. For official tournament schedules and squad updates, refer to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website.