Pant has been away from action since January 10 after sustaining a side strain.
Pant has been away from action since January 10 after sustaining a right-sided internal oblique muscle tear during a practice session in Vadodara, when he was hit above the waist by a ball from a throwdown specialist. The injury ruled out him out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Pickleball League, the southpaw also detailed about his rehabilitation programme at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
"My fitness is getting better day by day. I am working hard at the Centre of Excellence and I think I'm going to be out on the field soon," Pant said.
The 28-year-old stressed the importance of staying mentally connected to the game during long spells of recovery.
"When I am injured, one thing that always keeps me close to the game is the love for the game and the support from the people around you," he stated.
Rishabh Pant also emphasized the need for continuous improvement as a professional cricketer, saying time away from the field offers space for reflection and growth.
"As a cricketer, you always have to keep adding to your game. I need to keep looking to get better in each and every aspect of my overall gameplay," he said.
Reflecting on the comebacks he has made during his career, Pant said prolonged hiatus has shaped his outlook on both cricket and life.
"Every comeback has taught me something about life. It has taught me more gratitude, how you see things around you, and wanting to be committed to something that really makes you happy," Pant said.
"When I am injured, the thing I miss the most is really enjoying the game. You love the game so much, but you also enjoy it while playing it at the top level. That's something I miss truly," he added.