Rishabh Pant Speaks For The First Time About His Horrific Car Accident

Cricket fans are anxiously awaiting the start of the 17th India Premier League (IPL) in March, and excitement is in the air. The highly anticipated T20 extravaganza promises to deliver thrilling moments on the cricket field. However, a significant source of excitement lies in the imminent return of the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant.

Born in Uttarakhand, Rishabh Pant has quickly become one of the most prominent players in international cricket. His path has been nothing short of extraordinary, starting from his early years when he showed incredible skill in age-group cricket and ending with match-winning performances for the Indian squad.

His bold demeanor and aggressive style of play have made a lasting impression, particularly in Test cricket. Notably, he was instrumental in India’s historic series win at Australia’s Gabba Ground. In addition, Pant has improved as a wicketkeeper and has shown himself to be a wise captain in IPL. Since the start, he has been a significant addition to Team India. However, he hasn’t been seen in cricket since meeting a significant car accident in December 2022.

Nevertheless, the possibility of seeing Pant’s return fuels supporters’ excitement because he is set to make a victorious return to the field in the 2019 IPL season. Before his return, Rishabh Pant recently talked about his horrifying car accident.

Rishabh Pant opened up about his life-threatening car accident

Early on December 30, 2022, Rishabh Pant experienced a momentous occasion that rocked the cricket community and supporters alike. He had embarked on a simple plan to celebrate the New Year with his mother in his hometown of Roorkee. However, little did he know that this journey would turn into a harrowing experience.

While driving from Delhi, tragedy struck as Pant’s car crashed on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The foggy conditions coupled with fatigue caused him to doze off, leading to a horrific collision with a divider. Pant suffered serious injuries from the incident, which changed the course of his life and profession.

In a recent video, Rishabh Pant talked candidly about his near-death experience on Star Sports’ Instagram page. He said, looking back on the impact point, that he felt his time on this earth was running out. But destiny had other plans, and with timely help, he was taken to a Dehradun private hospital for emergency care. He was then taken to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, where he received intensive medical attention.

Pant recalled the event and conveyed his appreciation to still be alive following such a devastating disaster. He said,

First time aisa tha life mein, ho gaya time ab iss world mein. Itna bada ho sakta tha, ye cheej aapko bhi nahi pata tha. Itna accident hone ke baad bhi, I was alive. Something has saved me. Doctor bola yaar ki 16 to 18 months lagenge. Second life har kisi ko toh milti nahi hai.

Here is the video

Rishabh Pant’s Perseverance Through Adversity & Road To Recovery

Watch as he narrates and describes his journey towards glory, for the FIRST TIME!

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 29, 2024

On February 10, 2023, Pant shared pictures of himself using crutches to help him walk tentatively ahead as he shared his healing process with followers.

Rishabh Pant’s resilience in the face of adversity has not only endeared him to cricket enthusiasts but also serves as an inspiration for those facing their own battles.

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