WATCH: Rishabh Pant shares video of him walking without crutches, fans get emotional

Although Rishabh Pant is making good progress at a quick pace, reports in the media claim that the wicketkeeper batter might need 6-7 months more at the least to be fully match-fit.

WATCH: Rishabh Pant shares video of him walking without crutches, fans get emotional

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant shared a video on his social media handles that sent fans into a frenzy. Pant who has been down and out of cricketing action with an injury he sustained during a horrific car accident shared a video of him walking without any help, not even crutches. The wicketkeeper has undergone surgery on his right knee after suffering a ligament tear during the accident. 

Pant has been nursing those injuries since then. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been monitoring Pant’s recovery along with the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The wicketkeeper batter has made public appearances as Pant was spotted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi during an IPL 2023 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT). 

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However, Pant was then seen walking with the help of crutches. But in the latest video shared by the India wicketkeeper batter, Pant is seen throwing his crutches away and walking cautiously without any help. “Happy NO MORE CRUTCHES Day!” wrote Pant while sharing the video. 

This video from Pant went viral on social media in no time and fans were more than just happy to see the wicketkeeper back on his feet. Reactions poured in from all corners for Pant. 

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When is Rishabh Pant expected to make a comeback?

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Although Rishabh Pant is making good progress at a quick pace, reports in the media claim that the wicketkeeper batter might need 6-7 months more at the least to be fully match-fit. Pant might take even more time to be fit enough for wicketkeeping. So, the 25-year-old is set to miss the Asia Cup as well as the ODI World Cup.

“The general impression is that he is recovering faster than anticipated, but it will take seven to eight months to be cricket-fit. That said it could take even longer for him to do the wicketkeeping and the initial comeback period will have to be solely as a batter, which is still considered an asset,” claimed a Cricbuzz report.

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