Rishabh Pant Is Out Of Cricket Scene Since His Car Accident December Last Year
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Former India captain and Delhi Capitals cricket Director, Sourav Ganguly, has made a significant announcement regarding Indian superstar Rishabh Pant’s participation in the next edition of the IPL. Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that Rishabh Pant will once again play for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season.
Pant Suffered A Car Accident
On December 30, 2022, Rishabh Pant’s car, en route from Delhi to his hometown Roorkee to visit his mother, collided with a road divider, resulting in an accident and subsequent fire. Despite the severity of the incident, Rishabh Pant miraculously escaped without any serious injuries. While he did sustain injuries, none were life-threatening.
Rishabh Pant Is Recovering Swiftly
Since the accident, Rishabh Pant has been on a hiatus from cricket, focusing on his recovery. He regularly shares updates on his recovery with fans on social media. Remarkably, only 40 days after the incident, Pant managed to stand on his feet for the first time.
From time to time, Pant shares pictures of his recovery with his fans on social media. Just 40 days after the incident, Pant stood on his feet for the first time. Notably, Pant recovered from his injury rapidly and recently practiced at the National Cricket Academy. On Thursday, Pant participated in a camp organized by Delhi Capitals in Kolkata at the salt lake campus, in Jadahvpur University.
Rishabh Pant’s movements suggest he’s towards the latter stages of his recovery. He’s taking keen interest in DC’s yet another scouting session ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/sBz5bV8IiC
— Srinjoy Sanyal (@srinjoysanyal07) November 10, 2023
Rishabh Pant Reached Kolkata On Three Day Tour With Other Delhi Capitals Players
Sourav Ganguly, speaking to reporters at the camp, provided an update on Pant, stating that he is now in good condition and will take part in the next IPL season. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly also mentioned that on December 19, Rishabh Pant came to Kolkata on a three-day tour to plan the strategy ahead of the IPL auction in Dubai.
Australian opener David Warner led the Indian team in Pant’s absence last season, but the team’s performance was less than stellar, securing the ninth position in the points table. Sourav Ganguly mentioned that Rishabh Pant will not come to practice immediately, he needs some more time to prepare. Rishabh Pant is expected to fully recover by January 2024, at that point continuous practice can commence
He is the captain, so he has given his views about the upcoming auction in Dubai, that is why he has reached here with the team now, Ganguly explained Pant’s presence in Kolkata with the team.
Pant Couldn’t Participate In ODI World Cup 2023 Due To Injury
Rishabh Pant couldn’t be a part of the Indian World Cup team due to injury, staying out of the team for the past year. Now, after waiting for news on Pant’s recovery, Sourav Ganguly’s confirmation that Rishabh Pant will play in the next edition of the IPL will undoubtedly excite his fans. Indian cricket enthusiasts are eager to see Rishabh Pant not only in the IPL but also representing the Indian team, showcasing his aggressive batting style once again.
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