Second surgery ruled out for injured Rishabh Pant
Star Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been out of contention to play for quite some time now. The 25-year-old was in a car accident in December 2022, which saw him sustain major injuries. The accident ruled him out of playing for an entire year.
However, Pant has made great strides to get back on the pitch in recent months. Netizens saw him walking without crutches. Furthermore, reports indicate that Pant has received even more good news and has been treated. The wicket-keeper batter would not have to undergo another surgery, which was originally the plan.
Times of India reported that the medical officials overseeing the 25-year-old are happy with the progress he has made. The accident caused him to sustain some major injuries, and the doctors who kept him under watch ruled out another surgery, which could indicate that the star wicketkeeper is on the road to making a full recovery.
Pant had surgery on his medial collateral ligament (MCL), and he also had some repairs on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). However, it was the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) that posed problems for the player. Doctors informed him that a second surgery on the PCL could be required, but reports now indicate that it has been ruled out.
His comeback can happen a lot earlier than expected: BCCI official
“Let’s make it clear that Pant never had multiple surgeries, as was speculated. There was much anxiety over another surgery. He was monitored every fortnight. Fortunately, his progress has been better than expected. This is a big boost for him. It could mean his comeback can happen a lot earlier than what was first expected,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by TOI.
“He is in good spirits. He can now walk considerably longer without a crutch. The focus of his rehab is now largely on strengthening. He should be in the back-to-play phase training soon,” they added.
