IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant recovers from injuries says, “I love cricket more now”
Rishabh Pant is back: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant has said his love for cricket has gone up after his recovery from injuries suffered during a car accident and that he feels happy on being able to the ground every day.
The noted wicketkeeper-batter missed the IPL 2023 after suffering multiple injuries in a horrific car accident on December 30, 2022. He will take part in this year's Indian Premier League.
He admitted that the rehab was irritating as he had to do the same thing again and again.
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Pant said in a video posted by BCCI, “ Firstly, the rehab is very irritating I would say. In rehab, you have to do the same thing again and again but at the same time, you have to do it because you don't have any other choice. It's boring. You have to do the same stuff and see the same people at the end of the day. But the more boring you do the better you get."
The southpaw further spoke about the treatment that he got at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
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"The people of NCA are supportive. I asked them instead of staying in a hotel, can I stay in a house because I used to wake up late in the morning. It took me time to adjust to it and they were very welcoming to it that don't worry, we will do the session in the second half," the wicketkeeper-batter stated.
The wicketkeeper-batter said BCCI supported him throughout his recovery.
BCCI took to their official social media handle and wrote, "The Greatest Comeback Story. In Part 2 of the #MiracleMan, we bring you insights from @RishabhPant17's road to recovery, where determination and perseverance ultimately triumph. From intense rehabilitation sessions, training regime, and nutrition - the coaches at the National Cricket Academy take us deeper into this inspiring journey - by @RajalArora & @Moulinparikh."
Pant has represented DC since 2016 and scored 2,838 runs in 98 matches at an average of 34.61 and a strike rate of over 147, with a century and 15 fifties to his name.
(With inputs from agencies)