From Heroes to Honored: Rishabh Pant gifts scooters to men who saved his life

On the morning of 30th December 2022, two men appeared like saviors to Rishabh Pant, who was stranded on the Delhi-Dehradun highway, desperately waiting for help after a horrific car accident. Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar had no idea who Rishabh Pant was, but they still pulled him from the wrecked car and made the crucial decision to rush him to a nearby hospital.

Now, Rajat and Nishu ride scooters gifted to them by Pant, following his successful return to cricket. In a video shared by 7Cricket, journalist Bharat Sundaresan met with the two men at the scene of the accident.

The two people who saved Rishabh Pant’s life after his accident had no idea who he was.@beastieboy07 travels back to India to retrace the steps from Pant’s accident to his return, but also much more than that.

The tale of Rishabh’s recovery, from those closest to him 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UuzaJBN0QT

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) November 23, 2024

Rishabh Pant recovery story

Pant made his highly anticipated return to the cricket field after nearly 1.5 years, marking a significant comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His journey back to the sport has been an inspiration to many. Throughout his recovery, Pant kept fans updated via Instagram and social media stories, sharing his progress. Known for his entertaining personality, he engaged his followers with glimpses of his gym sessions and interesting updates, keeping the excitement alive while showing his resilience and determination.