Team India star wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who met with a near-fatal car accident in December 2022, has started his rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The 21-year-old batter The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman last featured for India against Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in 2022.
Pant took his Instagram to share his health update he shared a story where he was seen wearing the knee cap. He captioned the post “Top man #nca” which also featured a fitness trainer.
Pant, however, is likely to miss World Cup 2023 as recovery period is set to be extended.
Pant was recently seen during the Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2023 game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium walking with the help of crutches. However, As per reports, Pant is recovering faster than expected but it will take seven to eight months to be cricket-fit.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is extending all possible medical assistance to Rishabh Pant.
The BCCI previously said, “(It) will make every effort to aid and expedite the recovery process of Rishabh and will provide him with all the support he needs during this period.”
