Rishabh Pant declared fit for IPL 2024 after rehabilitation

In a recent announcement by the Indian cricket board (BCCI), Delhi Capitals' wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been given the green light for the upcoming 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), commencing on March 22.

The BCCI shared on X that Pant, after undergoing an extensive 14-month rehabilitation process following a serious road accident on December 30th, 2022, has been deemed fit for his role as a wicketkeeper-batter in the forthcoming #TATA IPL 2024.

However, contrasting news surfaced for Mohammed Shami, who won't be participating in the tournament due to health reasons.



Providing detailed medical updates, the BCCI stated, "After undergoing an extensive 14-month rehab and recovery process, following a life-threatening road mishap on December 30th, 2022, near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Rishabh Pant has now been declared fit as a wicket-keeper batter for the upcoming TATA IPL 2024." On the other hand, regarding Mohammed Shami, they mentioned, "The fast bowler successfully underwent surgery on February 26th, 2024, for his right heel problem. He is currently being monitored by the BCCI medical team and is ruled out of the upcoming TATA IPL 2024."

Furthermore, the BCCI highlighted another injury setback, stating, "The fast bowler underwent surgery on February 23rd, 2024, on his left proximal quadriceps tendon. He is currently being monitored by the BCCI Medical Team and will resume rehab at the National Cricket Academy soon. He will not be able to take part in the upcoming TATA IPL 2024," referring to Prasidh Krishna.

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting had shared insights into Pant's comeback plans earlier this week. Ponting expressed, "It's a big decision we'll have to make because if he is fit, you'd think he'd step straight back into that captaincy role," and added, "If he's not entirely fit and we have to use him in a slightly different role, then we've got some decisions to make there."

Assessing Pant's progress, Ponting remarked, "He's actually played some practice matches over the last couple of weeks, which has been really encouraging for us." He also expressed confidence in Pant's physical readiness, affirming, "He's kept in one of those games, he's fielded in these games and the batting hasn't seemingly been an issue for him so far."