These Boys Are Like My Personal Sons

A nonetheless from a video shared on X. (courtesy: ipl)

Kolkata (West Bengal):

As Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant continues to shine within the ongoing IPL version, after recovering from a horrific accident that put him out of motion for over a yr, famous person and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan can’t be prouder. In a latest dialog with the host broadcaster, Star Sports activities, Shah Rukh spoke extremely of Pant, revealing that he was ‘horrified’ after studying of the near-fatal automotive crash involving the previous. “That was horrifying. I noticed that video (of his automotive). It was horrifying! As a result of we did not know then, what was the results of that accident. So, you get the worst emotions. To me, these boys are like my very own sons. I’ve kids in my staff as nicely. I hoped he wasn’t injured badly,” SRK mentioned in a video shared on KKR’s social media deal with.

“And a sportsman getting injured, it is a double jeopardy. Worse than that, us getting injured. I want him all the most effective. I hope his knee will get absolutely recovered quickly,” the actor added.

The Pathaan star additionally shared his memorable interplay with Rishab Pant publish KKR and DC’s match in Vizag on April 3. A video clip of Shah Rukh catching up with the Delhi Capitals captain after the match broke the web.

Seeing Rishabh Pant sitting on the bottom, SRK insisted that he stayed seated however the former acquired up anyway. With a heat hug, SRK whispered one thing into Rishabh Pant’s ear, displaying his respect and admiration in direction of the wicketkeeper batter.

Recalling that interplay with Rishabh Pant, SRK shared, “Within the final sport, once I met him, I used to be telling him do not rise up, it should be hurting. I used to be hugging him and asking are you nicely? I had not seen him earlier than that, publish the accident. I’m actually comfortable that he is again, enjoying nicely and I hope he retains on enjoying nicely.”

Rishabh Pant met with a life-threatening automotive accident in December 2022, shortly after India toured Bangladesh that month. The star wicketkeeper-batter sustained a number of accidents to his head, knee and again.

He was taken to Mumbai for superior therapy, which included surgical procedure. Because of the severe nature of his accidents, which additionally included a ligament tear in his knee, Pant missed out on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, the Asia Cup and the Cricket World Cup at residence final yr.

Marking his return to aggressive cricket this IPL season, after the horrific automotive crash, Rishabh Pant has demonstrated full health not simply with the willow but additionally behind the wickets. He has aggregated 398 runs in 11 matches for Delhi Capitals at a median of 44.22 and a strike charge of over 158, with three half-centuries. His greatest rating this season is an unbeaten 88.

Rishab Pant has additionally been usually agile and effervescent behind the stumps, effecting 14 dismissals (11 catches and three stumpings).