Watch: Rishabh Pant walks into bat for first time in practice match after 8 month

Rishabh Pant underwent serious knee surgery to repair ligament damage during the car accident.

Indian Cricket Team star wicket-keeper batsmen Rishabh Pant returned to the field and batted in the middle for the first time in 8 months since his almost fatal car accident on the eve of New Year in December 2022.

At the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where he had been continuing his recovery, Pant has started batting and keeping, according to the most recent official update from the BCCI, which was published on July 21.

On December 30 last year, Rishabh Pant was involved in a horrific car accident. He received basic medical attention in Dehradun before being flown by BCCI to Mumbai for more care, which included knee surgery.

Since that time, Pant, who missed a lot of India’s cricket matches, has been rehabilitating and receiving treatment at the NCA in Bengaluru. According to sources, he has even started keeping wickets and batting in the nets as part of a limited return to the game.

The absence of Pant, had an influence on every member of the team, with test cricket feeling the effects the most acutely.

The selectors filled Pant’s spot,after the sad vehicle accident which forced him to be sidelined. He was replaced by KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan, respectively.

Rishabh Pant bats in a match in Bengaluru in a viral video

Pant has taken the first step towards returning to cricket, as he was seen batting in a match in Bengaluru, with the video of him in the middle going viral on social media. A fan posted a video of him batting during a practice match.

Watch the video here:

The video showcased the left-handed dynamo in his element, wielding the willow with trademark flair and finesse.

The BCCI had provided a positive update on Rishabh Pant’s recovery at the NCA some time back, revealing that he was facing deliveries of 140 kmph+ with ease and also doing light keeping as well.

“He (Pant) is currently following a fitness programme designed for him which includes strength, flexibility and running,” BCCI said in its statement. 

As Pant came out to bat, there was a sizable audience present, and when he arrived at the crease, they erupted into raucous applause. Additionally, Pant once launched a lofted shot towards long-off that received a ton of encouragement from the crowd surrounding the pitch.

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