India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Monday took to social media, uploading a video of him running and doing exercises. Pant posted a video on his official X (Formerly known as Twitter) account. He is recovering well from the injuries sustained in a car accident last year.
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“Thankful to god at least I have started seeing some light in the dark tunnel. #blessed #RP17,” tweeted Rishabh Pant. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had on July 21 issued an update on the recovery of its key players like Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul and Shreyas. Rahul, along with Iyer have resumed batting practice in nets and are also undergoing strength and fitness drills.
While Rishabh Pant has also 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, the statement read. Since then, Bumrah, KL and Iyer have made their way back into the national side and are in action during the Asia Cup 2023.
India is taking on Nepal in their second Group Stage Asia Cup clash. After earning one point due to a washout against Pakistan, India need to win this match in order to play in the Super Four stage of the tournament. Pakistan has qualified for the Super Four stage with a win against Nepal and then a washout against India, which has given them three points.