New Delhi: It is reported that Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who is undergoing treatment after being injured in a car accident, may take a year and a half to return to the field. Considering the seriousness of the injury, the hospital sources indicate that it will take more time to fully recover. So months of rest may be required even after treatment. With this, Ball will miss more matches including important tournaments.
Ball will miss the Indian Premier League, the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship final starting in March this year.
Almost certainly done. Apart from this, half of the matches in the next World Test Championship, 2024 IPL, Twenty20 World Cup in June next year and the next Asia Cup may not be bowled.
Pant is currently in a private hospital in Mumbai and will remain there till his treatment is completed. Pant, who was earlier in a hospital in Dehradun, was airlifted to Mumbai by the BCCI for specialist treatment.
Ball’s right knee ligament injury in the accident will take longer to heal. Apart from this, the star was also injured in his right wrist, ankle, toe and forehead.
He has already undergone two surgeries for a ligament injury in his knee. Recovery from the knee injury is crucial for agile moves behind the wicket. National media reported that sources close to Pant said that the injury cannot be cured in a hurry and it will take a long time for him to regain his athleticism after treatment.
Sports fans are also worried about the cricketing future of the ball as the year and a half turns into a complete rest. Coming back to the field after such a long period is also a big challenge for a cricketer.