Rishabh Pant’s Remarkable Cricket Comeback in 2024: A Journey of Grit and Determination
Rishabh Pant is set to make a triumphant return to competitive cricket in after a tumultuous 14-month hiatus due to a serious car crash in December 2022.
“It’s nothing short of a miracle that I can play cricket again after everything that I’ve been through,” remarks Capitals wicketkeeper
As Rishabh Pant prepares to make his 14-month comeback to competitive cricket, he feels like he is making his debut all over again. The National Cricket Academy (NCA) deemed him fit on Tuesday after he underwent a rigorous rehabilitation program following a catastrophic vehicle accident in December 2022.
“I’m both anxious and thrilled about it. In a press release published by the Delhi Capitals, the IPL team he captained, Pant was quoted as stating, “It feels like I’m going to make my debut again.” The Indian wicketkeeper is presently in Visakhapatnam for their pre-season training camp. In the first two weeks of the competition, they will play two home games in this city.
“To be able to play cricket again after everything I’ve been through is nothing short of a miracle,” Pant stated. “I express my gratitude to all of my supporters and well-wishers, but especially to the BCCI and the NCA personnel. Their love and support have given me so much strength and they still do.”
To prepare for the demands of competitive cricket, Pant has increased his effort over the last two months and participated in a number of practice matches held in Bengaluru by the NCA. Until late last month, there were doubts about his ability to play both as a batsman and a wicketkeeper, but the NCA has cleared him as fully fit.
The Caps chose to include two additional wicketkeepers in their roster due to the possibility of utilizing Pant as an Impact Player this season. They spent INR 7.2 crore to get Jharkhand gloveman Kumar Kushagra, although they kept Abishek Porel, who was hired as Pant’s replacement last year.
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“I’m excited to return to Delhi Capitals & the IPL – a tournament I enjoy so much,” Pant stated. “I sincerely appreciate the complete support, direction, and cooperation that our team owners and support personnel have provided me with throughout.
They have been by my side every step of the way. I am eager to play in front of the audience once more and get back together with my DC family.”
Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI, stated on Monday night that Pant has been “batting and keeping well” and may be able to make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June. “It will be huge for us if he can play for us in the T20 World Cup. He is really helpful to us,” Shah remarked. “He can compete in the World Cup if he can keep.” Watch his performance in the IPL.”
Pant might play again as soon as March 23 when the Capitals play Punjab Kings away to start the season, provided BCCI gives the go-ahead.
Co-owner Parth Jindal remarked, “We’re thrilled to welcome Rishabh back to the Delhi Capitals family.” “To put it mildly, the amount of guts and resilience he has shown in conquering obstacles is admirable. It has been an honor to be a part of his remarkable road to recovery. It is much anticipated that Rishabh will return, and I am excited to watch him compete once more.”
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