Rishabh Pant is about to make his return to cricket within the 2024 Indian Premier League after extra then a yr out following a severe automotive crash.
Pant underwent cosmetic surgery after being left with facial accidents following the collision in northern India in December 2022. He additionally suffered accidents to his again, proper forearm and leg after he fell asleep on the wheel of his Mercedes, in accordance with experiences on the time.
The 26-year-old, who’s captain of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals, might play solely as a batter in subsequent yr’s match if not cleared to maintain wicket.
“If he is not keeping, he will definitely be on the field and will lead the side,” a Capitals official advised Cricbuzz.
Chennai Tremendous Kings received the 2023 version of the IPL, for the fifth event within the franchise’s historical past
Pant’s most up-to-date cricket match was for India of their second Check towards Bangladesh final yr, during which he scored 93 within the first innings, days earlier than the crash occurred. He has performed 33 Checks, 30 one-day internationals and 66 T20Is for his nation, averaging 43.67 and with 5 tons of within the longest format.
Earlier than the IPL, India play three T20Is towards Afghanistan, two Checks towards South Africa and 5 Checks towards England between January and March, however Pant shouldn’t be regarded as out there for choice.
In Pant’s absence, Delhi completed ninth out of 10 groups in final yr’s IPL desk, which was in the end received by Chennai Tremendous Kings.
