Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant opened up for the first time since his horror crash. Pant survived a terrible crash on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the early hours of December 30. Pant’s car crashed into a divider, flipped multiple times, and caught fire. Pant managed to escape with the help of locals before the car exploded.
Pant gave a positive update on his recovery while also revealing the new mindset with which he is living life following the life-threatening incident. The Indian wicket-keeper batter stated that he has a new perspective and is enjoying the little things in life.
I am much better now and making some good progress with my recovery. Hopefully, with the grace of God, and the support of the medical team, I will be fully fit very soon. It is hard for me to say if everything around me has become more positive or even negative
“However, I’ve gained a fresh perspective on how I view my life now. Something I value today is enjoying my life to the fullest and this includes the smallest of things that we ignore in our daily routine. Everyone today is hustling and working extremely hard to achieve something special, but we’ve forgotten to enjoy the little things which give us joy every single day,” Pant told news agency IANS.
“Especially after my accident, I’ve found happiness in even being able to brush my teeth every day as well as something like sitting under the sun. While trying to achieve our goals, it seems like we’ve taken the regular things in life for granted. My biggest realisation and message would be that feeling blessed every day is also a blessing, and that’s the mindset I’ve adopted since my setback and being able to enjoy every moment which comes my way is a takeaway I have for myself,” he added.
Pant admitted that he misses being able to play cricket. The Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper revealed that he is taking as many as three physiotherapiy sessions per day as he aims to make a comeback soon.
I try to follow my daily routine as per schedule. I wake up in the morning and then I undergo my first physiotherapy session of the day with my physiotherapist. Post that, I take some rest and time to refresh myself for the second session. I start my second session soon after, and train according to how much pain I can endure, especially after a tough first session.
“To end the day, I have a third session of physiotherapy in the evening, however I do have my daily fruits and fluids in between them. I also try to sit under the sun for some time, and this process will continue until I’m able to walk properly again,” said the DC skipper.
Pant expressed that he was grateful for the support from fans and well-wishers and promised them that he would soon be back on the field and spread happiness to fans again.
“I’m glad and extremely grateful that I have so many well-wishers around me and people who always want the best for me. However, my message to my fans would be to keep supporting the Indian team and Delhi Capitals. Keep sending your love and I’ll be back soon to make everyone happy again, Pant stated.
The 25-year-old has already missed the ongoing India-Australia Test series and will not play the 2023 IPL.
