Star Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant's return after a horrific car accident is a story of how determination and will can pull off miracles. The Delhi Capitals captain is all set to make his much-awaited comeback to the Indian team with the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 20245 after being away for more than a year. Ahead of the mega tournament, Pant revealed about his life-changing experience following the accident.
Rishabh Pant on his life-changing experience after the car accident
Pant revealed his struggles after the accident. He thanked God for saving him but also talked about how he couldn't go to airports as he was not comfortable facing the people while being in a wheelchair.
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"The accident was a life-changing experience for me. When I got up after it, I wasn't even sure if I would be alive, but God was very kind to save me. I couldn't go to the airport because I was nervous about facing people in a wheelchair. I couldn't even brush my teeth for two months, and for six to seven months, I suffered unbearable pain," Pant said on Shikhar Dhawan's talk show Dhawan Karenge.
Despite these struggles, Pant never gave up and made a remarkable comeback in the just-concluded Indian Premier League, where he was the highest scorer for his team and even had joint-most dismissals as a wicketkeeper this season.
Ponting on Pant's wicket-keeping load
Ricky Ponting revealed that he was more concerned about Rishabh Pant's wicket-keeping rather than his batting. However, Pant's performance this season as a wicket-keeper took away all his worries. He also praised his comeback in the Indian team and said he knew that he would be one of the very first picks.
"No one had real concerns about his batting, because of how good he is and how dynamic he is with the bat. But with his wicket-keeping, and having to squat every ball for 14 games in a row, there were certainly some concerns there," said Ponting to ICC.
"I was asked when I was over there what I thought about him. He'd been picked in the Indian squad, and I basically said he'd be one of the first players picked, and sure enough he was. So, great to see him back out there playing again. I've enjoyed every moment of working with him. Obviously, he's been the captain of the Delhi Capitals, and I've been the coach there. But it's been a remarkable comeback, and hopefully he has a huge impact on this World Cup," he added.
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