Team India`s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant said that he is recovering well from his injury and is also hopeful of making a return to competitive cricket.
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Pickleball League, where he was present in his capacity as co-owner of Mumbai Pickle Power, the left-handed batsman said he has been working hard at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
“My fitness is getting better day by day. I am working hard at the Centre of Excellence and I think I`m going to be out (on the field) soon,” he said.
The cricketer then said that his love for the sport always helped him during the recovery phase.
“When I am injured, one thing that always keeps me close to the game is the love for the game and the support from the people around you,” said Rishabh Pant.
“As a cricketer, you always have to keep adding to your game. I need to keep looking to get better in each and every aspect of my overall gameplay,” he added.
The 28-year-old cricketer also said that comebacks have taught him to be more thankful and see things from a different perspective.
“Every comeback has taught me something about life. It has taught me more gratitude, how you see things around you, and wanting to be committed to something that really makes you happy. When I am injured, the thing I miss the most is really enjoying the game. You love the game so much, but you also enjoy it while playing it at the top level. That`s something I miss truly,” concluded the Roorkee-born cricketer.
The “Men in Blue” will engage in the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament is set to kick off from February 7.
Ahead of the marquee event, Team India is placed in Group A along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA).
Suryakumar Yadav-led men will begin their global showpiece tournament on February 7 by playing a clash against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
India`s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan (WK), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana.
(With PTI Inputs)
