Indian batsman Rishabh Pant will be airlifted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from Dehradun to Mumbai, where he will receive additional medical care at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute.
On December 30, the Indian cricketer was traveling to his residence in Roorkee when he was involved in a car accident. He was then taken to a Dehradun hospital.
“Rishabh is a very important player and we have been closely monitoring his situation. I have decided that BCCI will take care of his medical expenses and we will airlift Pant today (Wednesday) to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Hospital for further treatment. The BCCI will take care of Pant’s medical expenses and provide all help,” Shah told.
BCCI on Rishabh Pant’s health update
The BCCI also issued an official statement on Pant’s further treatment, “He will be admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute and will be under the direct supervision of Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Head – the Centre for Sports Medicine, and Director – Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service at the hospital. Rishabh will undergo surgery and subsequent procedures for ligament tears and will continue to be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team throughout his recovery and rehabilitation.”
“The Board will make every effort to aid and expedite the recovery process of Rishabh and will provide him with all the support he needs during this period,” the statement further mentioned.
Pant injuries due to the car accident
According to a previous BCCI statement, Pant had two cuts to his forehead and a ligament damage in his right knee. In addition, he had abrasion wounds on his back and injuries to his right wrist, ankle, and toe. The BCCI’s medical staff intended to take care of the ligament tear as he received the necessary care for the two cuts he sustained on his forehead.
The BCCI has not yet defined a timeline for Pant’s return to the field. The wicketkeeper will be forced to miss the IPL in April-May in addition to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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