Rishabh Pant Health Update: There is some good news in store for Indian Cricket Team fans. The latest from Mumbai’s Kokilaben hospital is that Rishabh Pant has made a remarkable recovery post surgery. The wicket-keeper batter stood on his own feet for the first time, even though it lasted for only a couple of seconds. According to the doctors, Rishabh Pant will need a minimum of 4-6 months to recover completely. This means that the fans will have to wait for the most part of the year to see the cricketer back in action on the field. Follow Rishabh Pant Health Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Rishabh Pant Health Update: Pant making REMARKABLE recovery post SURGERY, stands on his feet for first time, doctors confirm, ‘Need 4-6 months to be back in cricket action’, Follow LIVE Updates
Reportedly, the doctors have confirmed that Pant’s return to the cricket field depends on his rehab and the training he undergoes once he is discharged from the hospital. Pant is expected to be in the hospital at least for the next one week. In the coming days, he will be made to walk with the help of a walker and support.
Following Rishabh Pant’s horrific accident on December 30, on the Dehradun-Delhi highway, the cricket fraternity has been left shell shocked.
On January 08th, Rishabh Pant underwent first of his two surgeries that lasted for close to three hours. The first one was conducted on his knee ligament tear he suffered during the horrific car crash. But he is still set for a lengthy period on the bench as he will have another surgery on his ankle ligament injury.
The sources close to BCCI’s medical team informed InsideSport that doctors at the hospital feel Pant will need a minimum of 8-9 months to make a comeback on the field. This means, not only he will miss IPL 2023 but can also miss Asia Cup 2023 & ODI World CUP in October.
How long does ligament surgery recovery take? – It is still unclear the severity of his tear. He had undergone an MRI in Dehradun on his brain and spinal chord. But due to swelling and pain, doctors had to abandon MRI on his knee and ankle. The severity will only be ascertained when the swelling subsides a bit. But as per preliminary tests, it appears that Pant will need surgery for both ankle and knee.
A knee ligament surgery usually takes 6 months. But considering, he is a wicketkeeper – he needs to strengthen his knees more before returning to competitive cricket. Once the doctors determine the damage, they will be able to say how long the recovery will take.
Series Rishabh Pant will miss:
- India vs New Zealand (3 ODIs, 3 T20s) – January-February
- India vs Australia (4 Tests & 3 ODIs) – February-March
- IPL 2023 (April-May)
- World Test Championship Final (If India qualifies) – June
- India Tour of West Indies (July)
- Asia Cup 2023 – September
- ICC ODI World CUP – Oct / Nov – Can miss depending on severity of LIGAMENT Tear.
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Rishabh Pant Health Update: Pant making REMARKABLE recovery post SURGERY, stands on his feet for first time, doctors confirm, ‘Need 4-6 months to be back in cricket action’, Follow LIVE Updates
