After a challenging 14-month rehabilitation following a life-threatening road accident near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, in December 2022, Rishabh Pant has been declared fit as a wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming TATA IPL 2024, according to a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The accident had inflicted severe injuries on Pant, including a right knee injury requiring ligament reconstruction surgery, a fractured wrist, and ankle. However, the 26-year-old has successfully navigated the recovery process and is now deemed fit for the IPL.
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BCCI wrote on X, “After undergoing an extensive 14-month rehab and recovery process, following a life-threatening road mishap on December 30th, 2022, @RishabhPant17 has now been declared fit as a wicket-keeper batter for the upcoming #TATA @IPL2024.”
๐จ ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ป๐:
After undergoing an extensive 14-month rehab and recovery process, following a life-threatening road mishap on December 30th, 2022, @RishabhPant17 has now been declared fit as a wicket-keeper batter for the upcoming #TATA @IPL 2024โฆ
โ BCCI (@BCCI) March 12, 2024
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had previously hinted at Pant’s potential inclusion in the Indian side for the T20 World Cup, emphasizing the significance of his role as a wicketkeeper. Shah mentioned that Pant’s performance in the IPL would be a crucial factor in determining his readiness for the global tournament in June.
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โHe is batting well, he is keeping well. We will declare him fit very soon. If he can play the T20 World Cup for us, that will be a big thing for us. He is a big asset for us. If he can keep, he can play the World Cup. Letโs see how he does in the IPL,โ Shah stated.
Pant’s return to wicketkeeping duties not only bolsters his participation in the IPL but also raises optimism about his potential inclusion in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup, provided his form and fitness are maintained during the IPL season.
