Rishabh Pant is an Indian cricketer who was born on October 4, 1997, in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. His life story revolves around his journey in the world of cricket. Here's a brief overview:
1. Early Life: Rishabh Pant showed an interest in cricket from a young age. He honed his skills and was eventually noticed for his talent in wicket-keeping and aggressive batting.
2. Domestic Career: He made his debut in First-Class cricket for Delhi in 2015 and quickly gained attention for his explosive batting style. He also played for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
3. International Debut: Pant made his debut for the Indian national team in a T20 International against England in 2017. He made his ODI debut later that year and Test debut in 2018.
4. Breakthrough in Test Cricket: Rishabh Pant is particularly known for his performances in Test cricket. He became the first Indian wicket-keeper to score centuries in England and Australia during the 2018-19 Test tours.
5. IPL Success: In the IPL, Pant has been a vital part of the Delhi Capitals and has played crucial roles in various seasons and Captain of Delhi Capitals.
6. Playing Style: Pant is known for his aggressive and entertaining batting style. He is a wicket-keeper batsman and has often been compared to legendary Indian cricketer Adam Gilchrist.
7. Challenges and Achievements: Like any sportsman, Pant has faced challenges and criticisms, particularly for his wicket-keeping skills. However, his performances have often silenced his critics.
8. International Stardom: Rishabh Pant's exploits on the field have earned him international recognition and a growing fan base.
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant was involved in a car accident on December 30, 2022, in the northern state of Uttarakhand. The car Pant was in collided with a divider and caught fire in the early hours of Friday, and he sustained multiple injuries to his head, back, and feet. Pant was hospitalized and underwent surgery, and he was reported to be stable and undergoing scans. According to a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Pant had “two cuts on his forehead, a ligament tear in his right knee and has also hurt his right wrist, ankle, toe and has suffered abrasion injuries on his back”.
After 40 days, Pant shared a couple of photos on social media in which he can be seen walking on crutches, indicating that he is on the road to recovery. In his first public statement, Pant thanked everyone for their support and acknowledged the individuals who rescued him after the accident.
The sequence of events leading to the accident was that Pant was travelling alone and dozed off while driving his car. The Mercedes car hit the road divider on the highway and caught fire. Pant broke the windscreen to escape from the wreckage and was lying on a grassy patch between dividers on the highway when locals and a bus driver named Sushil Kumar helped him.
Pant is one of India's rising cricket stars and had recently been named his home state Uttarakhand's brand ambassador. The cricketing community, including former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and India cricketer turned politician Gautam Gambhir, wished him a quick recovery.
Now he's been off cricket for a while. Hope he will recover soon and play for india once again in a dominating fashion.
