Have a look at the job and occupation of the father of Rinku Singh
Over the past 12 months, one of the most heartening narratives in Indian cricket has been the ascension of Rinku Singh. He has seamlessly integrated into India’s T20I squad, participating in both home and away bilateral series.
Rinku, at 26, catapulted into the limelight when he hammered left-arm seamer Yash Dayal for five sixes in a crucial over, securing a spectacular victory for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Gujarat Titans last year.
Who is Khanchandra Singh name of father of Rinku Singh and what is his job as video of him selling LPG cyclinders goes viral
Despite the surge in his cricketing career, a viral video captured his father, Khanchandra Singh, continuing his routine of delivering LPG cylinders in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh district.
Born and brought up in a lower-middle-class family, Rinku’s dad Khanchandra Singh delivers LPG cylinders to homes, an elder brother drives an auto rickshaw while another brother works in a coaching center and his mother Veena Devi is a housewife.
Rinku Singh's father is seen supplying gas cylinders, Even as Rinku plays for India, his father continues his work as a gas cylinder provider.
Hardworking family 👏 pic.twitter.com/pjOrXOwG1K
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) January 26, 2024
The video garnered attention, with users praising Rinku’s father for maintaining a regular life amid his son’s newfound fame. Comments emphasized the importance of such grounding, citing it as a foundation for Rinku’s physical and mental well-being.
Users highlighted the life lesson of not feeling ashamed of one’s profession, celebrating Singh as a representation of working-class families, especially those in the middle and lower-middle classes.
Having been a crucial part of the Indian squad that triumphed over Afghanistan 3-0 in the recent T20I series, Rinku Singh is on an upward trajectory. Despite the acclaim, his journey to becoming one of India’s brightest young talents has been fraught with challenges.
His notable performance as the leading run-scorer for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2023 IPL season, where he single-handedly secured victory with five sixes in the last over against Gujarat Titans, brought him widespread recognition.
Video’s Authenticity Yet to Be Confirmed
Rinku’s journey, however, has been marked by obstacles, including assisting his father in delivering LPG cylinders. Despite his early success, Rinku’s father reportedly refuses to give up his job. A viral video purportedly showing him in the act surfaced on social media, though its authenticity remains unverified.
As Rinku excels in the finisher’s role for the Indian team, selectors and management are closely monitoring his form in the upcoming IPL season before finalizing the squad for the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2024, Rinku Singh continues to hone his skills, poised to make a lasting impact on the international stage.