Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant had a knee surgery ten days ago and he is still under observation by doctors to assess whether the ligaments are healing naturally. As per the latest reports in TOI, Pant has undergone a major surgery on the medial collateral ligament (MCL) and minor repair on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), while the doctors are hoping that the rest of his injured ligaments heal naturally. Will be fine
Talking about the same, one of TOI’s sources in BCCI said, “All the ligaments were injured. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a cause of concern. Doctors said MCL surgery is absolutely necessary. Now two His PCL will be assessed in the week. Hopefully, it won’t need further surgery. So far, he’s essentially just had one major surgery.
According to sources, Rishabh Pant may be discharged after a few weeks. After this, the BCCI will prepare a chart of his rehabilitation.
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The source further elaborated, “Ligaments usually heal in four to six weeks. After this rehabilitation and strengthening will begin. His return to play will be assessed over the next two months. Pant knows it will be a tough road. They will also have to go through the counseling session. It may take four to six months for him to start playing.”
Rishabh Pant likely to be discharged in two weeks, rehabilitation to begin in two months https://t.co/Ely2q0NLq0
— TOI Sports News (@TOISportsNews) January 18, 2023
Sharing a picture of the two youngsters, Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar, on micro-blogging site, Twitter, Rishabh Pant thanked them and said that he will always be grateful to them.
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In his tweet, Rishabh Pant wrote, ‘I may not have been able to thank everyone personally, but I must acknowledge these two heroes who helped me during my accident and made sure I reached the hospital safely. Let’s reach Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar, thank you. I will always be grateful and indebted,” the 25-year-old’s post read.
I may not be able to thank everyone individually but I must acknowledge these two heroes who helped me during my accident and made sure I reached the hospital safely. Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar, thank you. I will be forever grateful and indebted 🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/iUcg2tazIS
– Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023
The left-handed star batsman also posted an update on his health, stating that his road to recovery has begun and thanked all his fans, well-wishers, BCCI and its secretary Jay Shah for all the support.
In another tweet, Rishabh Pant wrote: “I am humbled and grateful for all the support and wishes. I am happy to inform you that my surgery was successful. The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead. Thank you @BCCI, @JayShah & Govt officials for their incredible support. From the bottom of my heart, I would also like to thank all my fans, teammates, doctors and physios for your kind words and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing you all on the field. #grateful #blessed”.
From the bottom of my heart, I would also like to thank all my fans, teammates, doctors and physios for your kind words and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing you all on the field. #Thankful #so blessed
– Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023
