The man who was on the verge of becoming India’s next Test captain is not even in the field for one year. The near-fatal car crash on December 30, 2022 has kept Rishabh Pant out for a year. With three ligaments reconstructed on the right knee, there is no timeline on his return to the field. But the fighter he is, the fans only hope that the day come “soon” for India’s Gabba hero.
As India’s man-Friday in Test cricket celebrates rebirth following that unfortunate car crash, the latest update on Rishabh Pant will likely to return in IPL 2024.
As 2023 comes to a close, India Cricket Team will be hoping for Rishabh Pant to return in 2024, at his best, taking on best of the bowlers with ease, not paying a second thought.
Delhi Capitals are hopeful and so are every fan in India and abroad. He is favourite cricketer of many international fans for the fight he has put up on cricket field. Now, he is fighting another battle off it.
Rishabh Pant Injury Timeline
- December 2022: Pant suffers horrific car accident on December 30, 2022.
- January 2023: Pant is airlifted to Mumbai for further treatment at the Kokilaben hospital.
- February 2023: Pant undergoes knee ligament reconstruction surgery in Mumbai under Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala
- February 2023: Rishabh Pant returns home after spending nearly 45 days in hospital.
- April 2023: Pant attends DC vs GT IPL match in Delhi, making first public appearance since the accident.
- April 2023: First time since his accident, Pant begins walking without support at the NCA.
- June 2023: Pant continues gym sessions with Team India players.
- August 2023: Rishabh Pant continues his recovery but bats for the first time in public eyes.
- September: Misses both Asia Cup and World Cup as recovery continues.
- October 2023: More positive news on recovery but still not fit to play in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- November 2023: Attends Delhi Capitals’ camp in Kolkata as recovery continues.
- December 2023: Rishabh Pant is present at IPL 2024 Auction Table and takes part in bidding for Mitchell Starc.
