Yuvraj Singh's heartfelt birthday wishes to Rishabh Pant sparks internet frenzy with exclusive photos!
Rishabh Pant's birthday: India's dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant celebrated his 27th birthday on Friday, and the cricketing community erupted with heartfelt wishes and tributes across social media. Platforms were flooded with birthday greetings, congratulatory messages, and nostalgic images and videos highlighting Pant's remarkable performances, particularly his iconic innings at the Gabba three years ago during the historic Test series in Australia. However, it was former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's unique birthday wish that truly captured the spotlight.
Yuvraj created a charming video montage featuring Pant's playful antics on the cricket field. The clip showcased memorable moments, including Pant helping Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto set the field, his impressive backflips, and his energetic dance moves. The highlight of the tribute was a collection of unseen photographs from Pant's early days in cricket, painting a picture of his journey to stardom.
In his heartfelt message, Yuvraj praised Pant's "fearless" attitude and referred to him as the "comeback king." He wrote, "Happy Birthday to the comeback king ???? @rishabpant ???? Work hard and stay your fearless self! Hope the year ahead is one of fulfilment. God bless always."
Pant also received warm birthday wishes from former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who now serves as the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, the franchise Pant leads in the IPL. Ganguly extended his wishes, stating, "Wish Rishabh Pant a very happy birthday .. god bless him with a long and healthy life."
Wish Rishabh pant @RishabhPant17 a very happy birthday ..god bless him with a long and healthy life .. — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 4, 2024
Jay Shah, the chair of the ICC and the secretary of the BCCI, commended Pant's inspirational comeback to cricket. He tweeted, "Happy Birthday to our wicketkeeper batter, @RishabhPant17. Your journey and comeback has been an inspiration for many. Hope you keep making key contributions to the Indian team’s success in the future as well."
Happy Birthday to our wicketkeeper batter, @RishabhPant17. Your journey and comeback has been an inspiration for many. Hope you keep making key contributions to the Indian team’s success in the future as well. pic.twitter.com/WuLt8asPGU — Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 4, 2024
Rishabh Pant's journey to this birthday has been nothing short of remarkable. After suffering multiple injuries in a devastating car crash on December 30, 2022, Pant faced a grueling recovery process, undergoing several surgeries and struggling to walk without crutches for months.
He was forced to miss the IPL 2023, the World Test Championship final, and the ODI World Cup at home. Despite the challenges, Pant never lost hope and demonstrated incredible resilience, strength, and determination throughout his recovery.
Doctors were astounded by Pant's swift return to fitness, allowing him to be match-ready for IPL 2024. He silenced any doubts about his physical condition by fulfilling dual roles as keeper and captain for the Delhi Capitals throughout the tournament. His stellar performance earned him a place in India's T20 World Cup squad, where he batted at No. 3, excelling on challenging pitches in the USA.
Pant marked his ODI comeback against Sri Lanka in July and returned to Test cricket after a 21-month hiatus during the series against Bangladesh. He proved his fitness for red-ball matches by participating in the Duleep Trophy. Celebrating his return to Test cricket—a format where he has found significant success—Pant scored a century in Chennai, matching MS Dhoni's record for the most Test centuries (six) by an Indian wicketkeeper.
At just 27 years old, Pant has established himself as one of the brightest stars in Indian cricket, with Test centuries to his name in Australia, England (two), and South Africa—achievements that many top-order Indian batters aspire to replicate.
After a busy cricketing schedule since the IPL, Pant was given a break from the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. He is expected to return to action during the home Test series against New Zealand, continuing his journey as a key player for the Indian cricket team.
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- With inputs from agencies
