Rishabh Pant, Team India’s wicketkeeper, has spoken out about his mother’s unconditional love and support throughout his recuperation from a vehicle accident in December 2022.
A 26-year-old journeyed from Delhi to Roorkee, his birth town. He planned to surprise his mom for the New Year. However, his car collided with a road divider, then caught flames.
The young man, Pant, had significant injuries. Among them a torn right knee ligament and forehead cuts. After this, he received surgery in Mumbai. A long recovery came next. Currently, he is still not back in action.
Rishabh Pant told Star Sports that despite being saddened by the occurrence, his mother showed him unconditional love and never condemned him during his rehabilitation.
“For several years, I had been driving home late. I always loved to surprise my mom. I’d reach out of nowhere and tell her, ‘Mom, just open the gate, I’m here’. So she was used to me reaching late. She was obviously very upset about the incident but she wasn’t upset about me driving late as she knew it was a habit of mine.”
Rishabh Pant
He added:
“She never faulted me for it and that was very satisfying. That’s probably why people say that family understands us the best. Accidents can happen with anyone, anytime.”
Rishabh Pant
Despite the horrible incident that has put Pant back in his cricket career, doctors have advised him that he was fortunate to avoid the ultimate disaster.
“At least now, I’m responsible for my mistake” – Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant expressed relief that he driving the automobile himself and avoided the unfortunate disaster caused by someone else’s conduct.
After the crash, his car burst into flames right away. Nearby people sprang into action, helping him out. Initially, Pant went to a Roorkee hospital. Later, he was transferred to Max Hospital in Dehradun for more care.
“I’m glad that I was driving when the accident happened and not anyone else. If that was the case, then I don’t know how I’d have reacted. At least now, I’m responsible for my mistake.”
Rishabh Pant
Fortunately for the wicketkeeper, his protracted recuperation has nearing an end, and the 26-year-old is expected to return to action for the Delhi Capitals in the forthcoming 2024 IPL season.
Rishabh Pant, the usual skipper prior to his injury, attended the IPL 2024 auction on December 19, last year.