Delhi Capitals (DC) wicket-keeper batter, Rishabh Pant has been making a remarkable recovery, believing the most recent video which surfaced on social media. Pant was spotted walking without the crutches for the first time as threw away his crutches to show his physio the current condition of his legs. Not only was he able to stand properly with even footing but also walked smoothly without much fuss.
Notably, Rishabh Pant sustained multiple injuries in a near-fatal car accident a few months back. Since then, the flamboyant batter and stumper has been on the road to recovery which included a few surgeries as well. Thereafter, the IPL franchise Delhi Capitals showed their respect by hanging a jersey carrying his name and number. Additionally, head coach Ricky Ponting had no intention from accepting that Pant is the ‘heart and soul’ of the Delhi Capitals.
Here is the video of Rishabh Pant walking without crutches:
Happy NO MORE CRUTCHES Day!#RP17 pic.twitter.com/mYbd8OmXQx
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 5, 2023
Meanwhile, in another incredible development, Rishanh Pant was seen enjoying his time at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, playing table tennis. Notably, Pant has been confined to the sidelines after sustaining multiple injuries in a freak car accident in December 2022.
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Since then, the keeper-batter has been witnessing a speedy recovery and has got back on his feet. As he continues his recovery sessions at the NCA in Bengaluru, a video in which he is seen having a gala time, playing table tennis in the premises has gone viral.
https://twitter.com/rishabh_pant_1/status/1654392639867826176?s=20
In the video, Rishabh Pant can be seen donning a yellow cap and is all smiles around his friends while playing table tennis. Recently, Pant took to social media by storm as he posted a picture inside a gym, hinting that he is back and leaving no stone unturned in recovering well. However, the eagle-eyed fans on social media noticed Pant posting a cryptic message while sharing the gym picture.
“Sports do not build character, they reveal it,” read the story on Pant’s social media.
Rishabh Pant's Insta story
It's looking good🥹#RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/1ofbZkIUtc— Spidey (@spideyxbiggboss) May 3, 2023
Despite remaining on the sidelines, Rishabh Pant has been seen a couple of times cheering for DC from the stands. He is also anticipated to miss the forthcoming Asia Cup in September and the ODI World Cup, which will be played in India in October.
Speaking about Delhi’s campaign so far, David Warner and his men have been languishing at the bottom of the IPL Points Table. With mere three wins in nine outings and a dismal Net Run Rate of -0.768, the side is almost virtually out of the race for a playoff spot.
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However, Warner and his men will need to keep their spirits high as they still have five fixtures to be played. While there is an outside chance for the team to make a top-four spot, they are heavily reliant on not just their wins but also the results of other franchises in the race. DC lock horns with RCB at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, May 6, and will be gunning to get clinch the two crucial points.
