Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant was injured in a car accident that occurred in Uttarakhand, a state located in northern India. The cricket board of India released a statement saying that Pant suffered two cuts on his forehead and a ligament tear in his right knee, among other injuries. He is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital. According to police reports, Pant was driving his Mercedes when the accident occurred. It is believed that he fell asleep at the wheel and lost control of the car, causing it to hit a divider on the highway. Pant was able to break a window and escape the vehicle before it caught fire. Many Indian and international cricketers have expressed their good wishes for Pant's recovery on social media.
According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rishabh Pant sustained injuries to his right wrist, ankle, and toe, and suffered abrasion injuries on his back in addition to the cuts on his forehead and ligament tear in his right knee. His condition is now stable. The BCCI has stated that they are in close communication with Pant's family and will ensure that he receives the best possible medical treatment. Many current and former cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill, Jhulan Goswami, and Ricky Ponting, have sent their good wishes for Pant's speedy recovery.