NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant made a remarkable comeback to Test cricket in the recently concluded two-match series against Bangladesh on home soil.
The young left-hander had suffered a life-threatening car accident in December 2022, but his determination and resilience saw him not only recover from his injuries but also make a triumphant return to international cricket.
Pant’s journey, which includes winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with Team India and scoring a century in his first Test match since the accident, is truly inspiring.
Known for his fun-loving nature, Pant recently shared a random post on X (formerly Twitter) that has taken the internet by storm.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) captain, seemingly in a mood to engage with his fans, posted a message at around midnight, which he later edited at 12:26 AM.
The post read: “If go to the auction. will I be sold or not and for how much ??”.
This cryptic message quickly garnered attention from his followers, with many eagerly sharing their thoughts and opinions in the comments section.
Pant has been named in the 15-man India squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand. The team will be led by Rohit Sharma, with Jasprit Bumrah serving as the vice-captain.
The selection committee has also chosen three fast bowlers – Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna – as travelling reserves, along with all-rounder Nitish Reddy.
The highly anticipated Test series between India and New Zealand is set to commence on October 16 in Bengaluru, followed by matches in Pune and Mumbai.