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After a near-fatal accident in 2022, Rishabh Pant’s
rehabilitation journey has showed a lot of promise, suggesting a bright future
for his possible involvement in the forthcoming Indian Premier League season.
According to the most recent information, Pant is showing encouraging
indications of recovery by participating fully in a warm-up game in Alur, which
is close to Bengaluru. For Pant, it is his first game in a very long time.
According to sources close to both his IPL franchise
and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the 26-year-old cricketer
is expected to take the helm of the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL. It is
interesting to note, though, that he will only be playing as a batter; the
team’s wicketkeeper will be another player.
Pant’s mobility appears to be unaffected, as sources attest to his capacity to
run and bat with the same freedom and agility as prior to the injury that kept
him out of action for nearly 15 months in December 2022. Pant is currently
receiving therapy at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. The BCCI
arranged for Pant to receive treatment in London last month.
There is a noticeable air of hope around Pant’s
possible participation in the IPL, if he gets the go-ahead from the NCA
officials. Despite expressing faith in Pant’s leadership, the Delhi Capitals
team has decided to give another player the job of keeping wicket. During the
previous IPL season, David Warner commanded the squad in Pant’s absence.
The dates of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are yet
to be confirmed; it is expected that they will be decided upon when the
Election Commission of India releases its list of general election dates. The
IPL schedule will be modified in accordance with the dates of the state
elections. The BCCI is thinking of starting the IPL on March 22 or 23. The
competition is scheduled to end on a Sunday, May 26.
As interest for IPL 2024 grows among fans and stakeholders alike, the
advancement of Rishabh Pant’s recuperation and his possible return to
competitive cricket represent a noteworthy milestone.