Major update on Rishabh Pant’s health emerges, and it doesn’t look great for the batter

Rishabh Pant is having possibly the worst time ever of his life. After meeting an accident on December 30, he sustained severe injuries, and is unknown when he will recover fully. Meanwhile, the news coming from Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai isn’t something the fans were expecting. Apparently, the doctors who are taking care of Pant have reportedly said that his recovery might extend to nine months.

“At this stage extent of tear is not known. A clearer picture can only come in next 3-4 days. But the doctors at the hospital feels Pant’s ligament tear is of severe nature. The kind of workload a wicketkeeper has to go through makes us feel Pant can comeback to competitive cricket only after 6-9 months”, said a source close to Indian Cricket Board’s medical team.

On the other hand, the Indian Cricket Board isn’t making any comments. Arun Dhumal, the Indian T20 League chairperson maintained that making any statements on the extent of the injury is a mere speculation at this points

“We will be taking care of him in best possible manner. But at this stage any kind of comment on extent of his injury would be mere speculation. Let doctors do their thorough procedures & observations. Post that we can give any statement on status of his injury”, informed ITL Chairperson Arun Dhumal to InsideSport on Thursday evening.

Rishabh Pant might travel to London for further treatment: Reports

As Pant sustained a ligament tear in his knee and ankle, he might have to travel to London for the double surgery. However, it all depends on his condition at the time.

“Once the doctors seem he is fit to travel, he will be sent to London for surgery. We still don’t know how long it will take him to recover. Once the swelling subsides, Dr Pardiwala and his team will determine the treatment path. As things stand, Rishabh will need surgery on both his knee and ankle. That will anyway keep him out for close to nine months,” the official told InsideSport.