Rishabh Pant Health Update: Indian dasher Rishabh Pant has finally started walking again. Although on a crutch, this is the first time he has taken a step since his near-fatal accident on December 30. The youngster has returned home from hospital after spending over a month. He will undergo another surgery in a month’s time on the injured knee. Hero of the last Border Gavaskar Trophy, Pant missed out on the India vs Australia series due to the accident. Follow India Cricket Team LIVE & IND vs AUS LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Pant posted a motivational message with pictures, captioning, “One step forward. One step stronger. One step better.”
Rishabh Pant Health Update: ‘One step forward,’ Rishabh Pant starts walking for first time since HORRIFIC accident, posts motivational message, Check OUT
Pant sends beautiful message – After spending over a month in the hospital, Pant can finally breathe fresh air. He shared a message for fans on his social media handles.
“Never knew just able to sit out and breathe fresh air feels so blessed,” Pant wrote on his Instagram handle.
- December 30: Pant suffered a near-fatal accident while driving to Roorkee to see his mother from Delhi. His Mercedes SUV caught fire and two good samaritans rescued him.
- December 30: He was taken to the nearest Saksham Hospital for first-aid with abrasion and cuts on his forehead. He also suffered injuries to his wrist and knee.
- Dec 30: Following first-aid, Pant was transferred to Max Dehradun for further treatment.
- January 4: BCCI airlifted Rishabh to Mumbai’s Kokilaben hospital to avoid crowd in Dehradun.
- January 4: BCCI Medical team in association with Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala takes over Pant’s treatment.
- January 7: Rishabh Pant undergoes surgery on his PCL and MCL under Dr Pardiwala’s guidance.
- January 16: Rishabh posts first images of his recovery from Kokilaben hospital.
- February 7: Pant posted first picture of him after returning from hospital after a month.
- February 10: Pant begins walking on a crutch
The Indian wicket-keeper batter is spending time away from the pitch playing ludo as he recovers from the surgery.
Pant was India’s hero in the last Border Gavaskar Trophy. He scored an unbeaten 89 to guide India to victory in what seemed Mission Impossible at Gabba. India once again face Australia, now at home. But Pant won’t be there. Former Australia greats believe Pant will be the biggest miss for Team India.
“India are really going to really miss Rishabh Pant. The Australians will be happy. He is a counter-attacker, the guy who keep you awake are guys who score quickly and changes game in one session. Pant was one such player,” Ian Chappell said.
Rishabh Pant Health Update: ‘One step forward,’ Rishabh Pant starts walking for first time since HORRIFIC accident, posts motivational message, Check OUT
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