India’s star batter Rishabh Pant has opened up on his tragic accident that took place in December 2022 as the player now sets sight on a comeback. Rishabh, who was one of the first names on the Indian team’s Playing XI, met with a near-fatal accident in India’s Uttarakhand and has since stayed away from action. After suffering serious damage, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter is now in a rehabilitation process as he tries to get back into action. He recently opened up on his situation after the accident and how he felt.
Rishabh opens up on the incident
“There was someone around so I asked if he could help getting the leg back in the position. He helped the knee get back in place. He was pulled out by two people – Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar out from his car before it caught fire,’ said Pant.
“There was someone around so I asked if he could help getting the leg back in the position. He helped the knee get back in place. It was the first time I had such a feeling in life. At the time of the accident, I was aware of the wounds, but I was lucky as it could have been even more serious,” the Indian wicketkeeper-batter added.
The left-hand batter since the December 2022 accident has been under close inspection by doctors and is under rehabilitation. While there is no date set for his return to the playing field, it is speculated that the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season could see him back in action. However, with Rishabh yet to resume his serious on-field training, it is highly unlikely that he could make the Delhi Capitals’ (DC) squad.
India missing Rishabh’s services
The talismanic batter missed the entire 2023 season and was not available for selection during the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship (WTC). His continued absence has left a big void in the Indian team as they still struggle to find the same versatility offered by Rishabh in the Test format.
India are currently short of options in the wicketkeeper department as they continue to struggle to find a consistent replacement for Rishabh. As things stand, Ishan Kishan is out of favour while KL Rahul’s injury issues have seen him in and out of the squad. This has left KS Bharat as the only reliable alternative on the side.