After a horrific road accident derailed star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant’s career, fans have been wondering when the southpaw will return to international cricket. Rishabh Pant was going back home late at night on December 30, 2022, when a fatal car incident occurred. The southpaw was pulled out of his car by on-goers and suffered multiple injuries.
It has been over 7 months since the unfortunate car crash, and fans have been wondering how the Delhi cricketer is making progress. Here is the timeline of the wicketkeeper’s road to recovery:
How long will Rishabh Pant take to recover?
Rishabh Pant had injured his right knee severely in the crash. In February 2023, the southpaw underwent ligament reconstruction surgery in Mumbai under Dr.Dinshaw Pardiwala. With all three ligaments on the right knee requiring surgery, the timeline for his return is unclear.
On February 10, the wicketkeeper shared an update on his Instagram account. The left-hander was seen walking for the first time since his injury, two months after his accident.
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Rishabh Pant ruled out of IPL and WTC Final
Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the Indian Premier League and World Test Championship Final. He posted updates on his training and walking with support during this period.
On July 1, Rishabh Pant posted an update on his social media account, calling his accident his second birth.
BCCI provides update on Pant’s road to recovery
On July 21, BCCI provided an update on Pant’s recovery. As per the press release, Pant had started keeping in the nets at the NCA (National Cricket Academy), and the BCCI was monitoring his progress.
“He (Rishabh Pant) has made significant progress in his rehabilitation and has commenced batting as well as keeping in the nets. He is currently following a fitness programme designed for him which includes strength, flexibility and running,” BCCI’s press release read.
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Batting once again
On August 4, a source at the NCA confirmed that Pant was pain-free and batting once again. The source stated that Pant was facing deliveries in access of 140 km and keeping well.
“Rishabh has been making a fine recovery. He has started to take on deliveries with a speed excess of 140 kmph. We all are delighted with the way he has been crossing every hurdle in his recovery. He is keeping well. His next target will be to focus on larger and quicker body movements, which we aim to achieve in the next couple of months,” a source at the NCA told RevSportz.
When will Rishabh Pant return?
A BCCI source hinted at the southpaw making his return early next year when England tour India for a 5-match Test series in January.
“Perhaps, a realistic target for Pant would be the five-Test home series against England in January-February next year,” a BCCI source told TOI.
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