India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is currently on the road to recovery after surviving a horrific car crash last December, won’t have to undergo second surgery on his right knee which was expected to happen, TOI reported on Tuesday (May 30).
Earlier this year, Pant underwent a major surgery on his right knee, which took a major blow in the near-fatal accident.
According to the report, the doctors and medical team overseeing Rishabh’s recovery are pleased with the progress he has made in the last four months.
The southpaw had major surgery on his MCL (Media Collateral Ligament) and also damaged his ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament). Another minor surgery was considered weeks after the initial operation. Fortunately for Pant, the rest of his ligaments are healing well and that option has now been ruled out.
“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,” a BCCI source told TOI.
“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," he added.
As per the report, Rishabh Pant is back at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for rehabilitation after spending time at home in Delhi.
"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," the source said.
Earlier this month, Pant shared a video on social media, in which he was seen walking without crutches.
The left-hander is likely to be ruled out of all action in 2023, including the Asia Cup and the 50-over World Cup later this year.
(With TOI Inputs)
