Rishabh Pant to be airlifted to Mumbai from Dehradun for surgery: BCCI

NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who recently sustained injuries following a car accident, will be brought to Mumbai from Dehradun in an air ambulance for the surgery and subsequent procedures for ligament tears, the BCCI said on Wednesday.

The 25-year old was initially taken to Saksham Hospital Multispecialty and Trauma Centre, before being admitted to Max Hospital, Dehradun, where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India have made all the necessary arrangements to shift India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant to Mumbai. Rishabh, who is currently receiving treatment for his injuries at Max Hospital, Dehradun following a car accident on 30th December, will be brought to Mumbai in an air ambulance," the BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said in a statement.

The statement further said that Pant will be admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Andheri West, Mumbai and will be under the direct supervision of Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Head - the Centre for Sports Medicine, and Director - Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service.

"Rishabh will undergo surgery and subsequent procedures for ligament tears and will continue to be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team throughout his recovery and rehabilitation."

"The Board will make every effort to aid and expedite the recovery process of Rishabh and will provide him with all the support he needs during this period," it added. IANS

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