WATCH: Rishabh Pant bats in a recreational game for the first time after accident, shows progress
Rishabh Pant was spotted batting in Bengaluru eight months after his tragic car accident in a video that went popular on social media.
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Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has gloriously returned to the crease, marking his first appearance since a horrifying car accident in December of last year. In a local match in Bengaluru, Pant, who had been sidelined from professional cricket due to severe injuries incurred in the accident, displayed his batting prowess. Pant’s powerful shots and captivating strokes were documented in a video that went viral on social media.
Multiple serious injuries, including a substantial right knee issue requiring ligament surgery, were sustained by Rishabh Pant as a result of the accident. Three ligaments in his knee were effectively repaired by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala in February 2023, as part of a strict and diligent recovery process that included surgery.
With his return to pain-free batting practice at the National Cricket Academy, reports indicated that Pant’s recovery has been promising. He was even observed delivering packages at speeds exceeding 140 kilometers per hour. Pant’s participation in the upcoming Asia Cup and ODI Cricket World Cup is still dubious despite his remarkable recovery.
Pant’s illustrious international career includes 33 Tests, 30 ODIs, and 66 T20Is in which he scored six centuries. However, there is a possibility that he will skip major tournaments. The optimistic return of the captain of the Delhi Capitals is a sign of hope for his fans, who anxiously anticipate his eventual return to the national team and his dynamic presence on the field.
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