NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s agonizing road to recovery after the gruesome car accident on Dec 30, 2022 reached a happy conclusion on Monday when the Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced he was fit to play this year’s IPL as a wicketkeeper-batter.
He was packing his bags to leave for Vizag to join the Delhi Capitals camp when the announcement was made. On his way to the airport, he spoke to TOI and his child-like excitement lit up the ride. He wears the scar of 120 stitches, running across his temple to the left eyebrow, with a smile. But Tuesday was more about relief and pride.