Rishabh Pant’s Comeback – Rishabh Pant showcased his exceptional batting skills during a recent practice match at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, gearing up for his eagerly anticipated return to IPL 2024. Fans are anxiously awaiting his comeback to competitive cricket after his remarkable 14-month recovery from a harrowing car accident in 2022.
The talented left-handed batsman had been traveling from New Delhi to Roorkee to surprise his family for New Year’s. However, tragedy struck when Pant fell asleep at the wheel, leading to a terrifying car accident. When he regained consciousness, his vehicle was engulfed in flames.
Rishabh Pant’s comeback story
It’s remarkable that Rishabh Pant emerged from the accident with only shattered leg bones, considering the horrifying state of his burnt car in the initial images. Following his hospitalization, Pant’s recovery journey began, with his return to cricket contingent upon a lengthy healing process.
Pant’s Rehabilitation Journey so far
The 26-year-old dedicated a year and a half to restoring his injured legs to their former state before commencing rehabilitation at the NCA. Unfortunately, this meant missing the entire 2023 cricket season, including significant events like the IPL, the WTC final, the Cricket World Cup, and numerous international and domestic series. # Rishabh Pant’s Comeback
Initially, Pant’s return to the IPL for the current season seemed uncertain. However, his determination and resilience in overcoming adversity ultimately earned him clearance from the BCCI. In their recent medical update, the BCCI announced that Pant would be representing Delhi Capitals as a wicketkeeper-batsman in IPL 2024. Additionally, he will resume his role as the team’s captain, a position he last held in 2022.
“After completing a rigorous 14-month rehabilitation and recuperation period subsequent to a severe road accident on December 30th, 2022, near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Rishabh Pant has received medical clearance as a wicketkeeper-batsman for the upcoming TATA IPL 2024,” stated the official announcement from theBCCI. # Rishabh Pant’s Comeback
Rishabh Pant returning back to basics
In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), Rishabh Pant is seen confidently batting without any apparent signs of pain or injury. The 18-second clip showcases Pant executing his trademark “Wristy” sixes and pick-up shots with finesse.
Pant begins by lofting a shot towards the square region, followed by two consecutive hooks (pull shots) and one directed towards fine leg. The highlight comes when he effortlessly flicks the ball towards the leg side, a favorite pick-up shot for the cricketer. Additionally, Pant hits a shot over the covers and is observed engaging in some running drills. # Rishabh Pant’s Comeback
This suggests that Pant is in optimal match condition and poised to let his bat speak for him when Delhi Capitals face Punjab Kings in an away match on Saturday, March 23rd, starting from 3:30 PM.
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