File photo of Rishabh Pant© AFP
Indian wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant, who was involved in a fatal car accident on December 30, is finally able to ‘sit outside and breathe fresh air’. Pant, who has undergone multiple surgeries since the accident, posted an Instagram story, updating fans about his recovery. In the picture shared, Pant is seen sitting outside and feeling the fresh air again. Given the opportunity to enjoy the most basic of life’s offerings, the cricketer posted a touching caption reflecting on the dramatic events that have unfolded in his life in the past few months.
As the Indian cricket team gears up to take on Australia in a 4-match Test series, Pant’s services will surely be missed. The wicket-keeper batsman had famously given hero status to what he had done during the previous tour of India. Hence, Australia great Ian Chappell feels the hosts will not be happy about not having a stumper with him.
Chappell said, “India will really miss Rishabh Pant. The Australian players will be delighted. He is a counter-attacker, a player who keeps you awake, he scores quick runs and changes the game in one season. Pant is a Such were the players.” During an interaction organized by Star Sports.
During the limited overs series against New Zealand, Indian cricketers were also seen praying for Pant’s speedy recovery.
Cricketers present in Madhya Pradesh for the third and final ODI against New Zealand visited the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain and offered prayers. players, Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep YadavAnd Washington Sundar Reached the Mahakal temple on Monday morning with the staff of the Indian cricket team. India’s star batsman Suryakumar Yadav said that he prayed to Mahakal for the speedy recovery of his teammate Pant.
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