It’s been over eight months since star Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was involved in a horrific road accident. The unfortunate incident flipped Pant’s life in a matter of minutes. The southpaw went from being one of the biggest sportsmen in the country to being uncertain if he’d ever play cricket again.
Ever since that fatal accident, cricket fans have been wondering about Pant’s health and road to recovery. So, here is the timeline of the wicketkeeper’s progress since that unfortunate car crash on December 30, 2022:
How long will Rishabh Pant take to recover from his accident?
The first news to come out was that Pant had severely injured his right knee in the crash. Earlier this year, in February, the Delhi cricketer underwent ligament reconstruction surgery in Mumbai under the guidance of Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. Such was the severity of the injury that Pant required surgery on all three ligaments in the right knee. This meant that the date for his return was unclear.
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Rishabh Pant’s first update after accident
On February 10, a few days after his surgery, the wicketkeeper provided an update to his fans. Pant posted images of himself walking for the first time since his accident on his Instagram account.
BCCI provides an update on Rishabh Pant’s recovery after the accident
On July 21, BCCI gave an important update on Pant’s recovery. As per their press release, Pant had started keeping in the nets at the NCA and was being monitored by the BCCI at every step.
“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.
Rishabh Pant batting once again after accident
On August 4, a source at the NCA confirmed that Pant was pain-free. The source stated that the wicketkeeper had started batting and was facing balls as fast as 140 kmph in the nets.
“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.
Rishabh Pant ruled out of World Cup 2023
After missing the big events like the Indian Premier League 2023, the World Test Championship 2023 Final, and the Asia Cup 2023, it is confirmed that Pant will miss the ODI World Cup 2023 as well.
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When will Rishabh Pant return back to action?
On July 25, a BCCI source hinted that Pant could make his return to international cricket on the upcoming England tour of 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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