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In a shocking and unbelievable piece of news, star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s car has met an accident. It all happened when the 25-year-old was returning to his hometown Haridwar from Delhi. The initial information understands, he was rushed to the Roorkee-based Saksham Hospital.
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The accident took happened at Roorkee’s Narsan Border near Hammadpur Jhal on Delhi-Dehradun Highway.
“Cricketer Rishabh Pant's car met with an accident between Manglaur and Narsan in Haridwar district. He has been shifted to Max Hospital Dehradun after giving primary treatment at Roorkee Civil Hospital. The accident took place on NH-58 of Manglaur PS area: SP Dehat Swapan Kishore,” reads a report from news agency Asian News International.
Cricketer Rishabh Pant's car met with an accident between Manglaur and Narsan in Haridwar district. He has been shifted to Max Hospital Dehradun after giving primary treatment at Roorkee Civil Hospital. Accident took place on NH-58 of Manglaur PS area: SP Dehat Swapan Kishore
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2022
Uttarakhand CM assures all possible arrangements for Rishabh Pant's treatment
“Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed officials to ensure all possible arrangements for the treatment of the injured cricketer Rishabh Pant and to provide an air ambulance if required: CMO,” the report adds further.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed officials to ensure all possible arrangements for the treatment of the injured cricketer Rishabh Pant and to provide an air ambulance if required: CMO
— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2022
Speaking of the incident, Rishabh Pant’s BMW went on to hit the divider at Narsan Border on Delhi-Dehradun Highway. Subsequently, the car immediately caught fire which resulted in several injuries on Rishabh’s body.
As per the latest developments, the Indian southpaw is under medication under the supervision of doctors.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s Indian T20 League team Delhi also tweeted for their skipper in the tournament.
“Thinking about Rishabh, Get well soon, Skip,” tweeted Delhi Capitals from their official Twitter handle.
“Rishabh Pant met with an accident between Manglaur and Narsan in Haridwar district. He has now been shifted to a hospital in Dehradun after receiving primary treatment in a hospital in Roorkee,” reads another subsequent tweet from Delhi Capitals.
Talking about cricket, Rishabh Pant played a crucial role in the Indian team’s 2-0 win against Bangladesh. On the back of his contributions, India managed to whitewash Bangladesh in the red-ball series.
After getting shocked by the news, former Indian cricketers have also prayed for the star Indian wicketkeeper-batter.
“Praying for Rishabh Pant. Thankfully he is out of danger. Wishing Rishabh Pant a very speedy recovery. Get well soon Champ,” tweeted former Indian Test specialist batter and NCA Head VVS Laxman.
Praying for Rishabh Pant. Thankfully he is out of danger. Wishing @RishabhPant17 a very speedy recovery. Get well soon Champ.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 30, 2022
Wishing dear @RishabhPant17 a super speedy recovery. Bahut hi Jald swasth ho jaao.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 30, 2022
Thinking about Rishabh Pant this morning and desperately hoping he is fine and recovers soon.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 30, 2022