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Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name in history once again, as he has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus Comeback of the Year Award 2024. With this nomination, Pant becomes only the second Indian cricketer after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to receive this honour.
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Pant’s Incredible Comeback Story
Rishabh Pant’s journey back to cricket is nothing short of extraordinary. In December 2022, he suffered a life-threatening car accident while traveling home for New Year’s Eve. His car crashed into a divider and caught fire, leaving him with severe injuries to his back, wrist, knee, and head.
Despite undergoing multiple surgeries and an uncertain road to recovery, Pant never gave up on his dream of returning to the cricket field. Many doubted if he could ever play again, but he defied all odds and made a stunning comeback in IPL 2024, leading the Delhi Capitals in their opening match against Punjab Kings.
Since then, he has reclaimed his place in all formats of the Indian cricket team, proving his resilience and determination.
Laureus Award Nomination – A Historic Honour
To recognize his remarkable journey, the Laureus World Sports Academy has nominated Rishabh Pant for the ‘Comeback of the Year’ award. This makes him only the second Indian cricketer to achieve this feat, after Sachin Tendulkar, who won the Laureus Sporting Moment Award in 2020 for India’s 2011 Cricket World Cup victory.
Often called the “Oscars of Sports,” the Laureus Awards celebrate excellence across various sporting disciplines, from individual and team performances to inspiring comebacks and contributions to society through sport.
Pant’s Heartwarming Gesture for His Rescuers
Apart from his on-field heroics, Pant recently won hearts with a special gesture of gratitude. He gifted brand-new scooters to Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar, the two men who saved his life by pulling him out of his burning car.
Earlier, Pant had taken to social media to thank them and promised to help in any way possible. His recent act of kindness is a testament to his humility and gratitude.
A True Inspiration
From fighting for his life to making a heroic return to cricket, Rishabh Pant’s journey embodies resilience, courage, and determination. His Laureus nomination is a well-deserved recognition of his incredible comeback, and cricket fans across the world will be cheering for him to bring the award home.
