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WATCH: Rishabh Pant Accident On Delhi-Dehradun Highway

‘Forever Grateful and Indebted’ Pant’s First Tweet After His Accident

Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter, made his first social media appearance since a horrific car accident on Monday. On his official Twitter account, the 25-year-old shared a photo of two boys and thanked them for saving his life after the car accident.

Pant was on his way to Roorkee when his luxury car crashed into a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on January 30 and burst into flames. Pant had a close call when he was pulled from the wrecked vehicle, but he suffered multiple injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Pant tweeted on Monday that his surgery went well and that he was recovering well. The Indian cricketer also posted a photo of two boys named Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar on Instagram. Pant referred to them as heroes and stated that he will be eternally grateful to both of them.

I may not have been able to thank everyone individually, but I must acknowledge these two heroes who helped me during my accident and ensured I got to the hospital safely. Rajat Kumar & Nishu Kumar, Thank you. I'll be forever grateful and indebted 🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/iUcg2tazIS

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023

I am humbled and grateful for all the support and good wishes. I am glad to let you know that my surgery was a success. The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead.
Thank you to the @BCCI , @JayShah & government authorities for their incredible support.

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023

As per news reports, Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant was severely injured in an accident. Media reports state that Pant’s car collided against the dividers at the Delhi-Dehradun highway. As per a news report by Hindustan Times, the Indian cricketer is stable and is undergoing treatment for injuries on his head, back and feet.

As per a tweet by ANI, Pant while travelling in his Mercedes met with an accident between Manglaur and Narsan in Haridwar district. The cricketer has been reportedly shifted to Max Hospital Dehradun after receiving primary treatment at Roorkee Civil Hospital, Uttarakhand. ANI reported SP Dehat Swapan Kishore stating that Pant met with a road accident at the NH-58 of Manglaur PS area.

WATCH: Rishabh Pant Accident

ऋषभ पंत की कार का CCTV आया सामने…ऋषभ पंत कार खुद चला रहे थे.ईश्वर उन्हें जल्दी ठीक करे. @RishabhPant17 #Rishabpant pic.twitter.com/ien2JNtLba

— Rahul Sisodia (@Sisodia19Rahul) December 30, 2022

Cricketer Rishabh Pant met with an accident on Delhi-Dehradun highway near Roorkee border, car catches fire. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/qXWg2zK5oC

— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2022

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

As per a news report by Dainik Jagran, Pant’s car caught fire after ramming into the divider. The police and locals reached the accident spot and a fire truck was called at the site to douse the fire. According to news reports, the Indian cricketer was initially hospitalized at the Saksham Hospital close to the highway before he was shifted to another hospital located in Dehradun.

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A news report by NDTV states that Pant was driving the car and was alone at the time of the accident. The news report further quotes Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand Director General of Police stating that the 25-year-old cricketer lost control after falling asleep at the wheel. Pant reportedly broke the car’s window to escape after his car caught fire.

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant injured in a major accident, car catches fire.
Get well soon 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/bLRao6tUKN

— Sandeep Panwar (@tweet_sandeep) December 30, 2022

Kolkata | Cricketer Rishabh Pant met with an accident near Roorkee today. He is being taken to Dehradun for further treatment. All the healthcare facilities will be taken care of. We pray for his speedy recovery: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami pic.twitter.com/eSPtreXcja

— ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2022

#WATCH | Uttarakhand: Cricketer Rishabh Pant shifted to Max Hospital Dehradun after giving primary treatment at Roorkee Civil Hospital. His car met with an accident near Roorkee pic.twitter.com/YTvArj8qxc

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) December 30, 2022

Prayers poured in for the Indian wicketkeeper-batter on Twitter as the news broke of his car accident. Well-known names like VVS Laxman, Ricky Ponting, Munaf Patel, Ventakesh Prasad among others shared posts for Pant’s speedy recovery on the microblogging site.

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

Thinking of @RishabhPant17. Hope you’re on the mend and back on your feet soon 🙏

— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) December 30, 2022

Get well soon #RishabhPant 🙏🏼

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) December 30, 2022

Fans and followers have shared posts for the Roorkee-born cricketer and made sure ‘Get well soon champ’ trends on Twitter. More details of Pant’s condition are awaited, stay tuned to Gutshot Magazine for all the latest updates on this story and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Telegram.

Video Credit: Rahul Sisodia Twitter

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