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Rishabh Pant reveals nerve damage risk in car crash, reflects on ‘lucky’ escape

In a recent interview with Star Sports, the Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant opens up about his harrowing experience in the car accident that occurred last December, offering a glimpse into the life-threatening ordeal and his remarkable recovery journey. Pant, widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket, had shared the chilling details about the accident, revealing that a damaged nerve could have resulted in the amputation of his leg.

“If my nerve had been damaged, we would have had to amputate my leg. That was when I got really scared because earlier, I was in so much pain that I couldn’t think of anything else,” Pant said.

Recalling the incident, Pant described how his car had collided with a divider on the highway, which injured his right leg severely and dislocated in the impact. He mentioned that he was able to put the leg back in position with someone’s assistance. “My right leg was dislocated, I was lying down. I asked somebody for help and thanks to them, I was able to fix my leg back into the right position,” he said.

“I wonder how I’m supposed to feel lucky”

The star wicketkeeper-batsman further elaborated on the extent of his injuries, highlighting the major knee injury he sustained. However, despite the severity of the impact, he expressed gratitude for the fortunate lack of even a single hairline fracture. “Doctors were surprised and told me that I didn’t even have a hairline fracture despite having such an accident. Yes, the knee injury was major but this could have been a lot worse. They always tell me that I’m very lucky. I wonder how I’m supposed to feel lucky as I had such an accident but the flip side is that I’m still alive,” he added.

Pant’s journey has been arduous, involving multiple surgeries and intensive rehabilitation. However, his determination and fighting spirit have shone over time. He has documented his progress on social media, inspiring fans with his resilience and positive attitude. Fans are now waiting to see him back in action and that could happen quite soon as he is in line to make a comeback during the upcoming Indian Premier League.