'No one imagined he’d walk again': Ex-India cricketer gets emotional over Rishabh Pant’s comeback

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu has praised Rishabh Pant's comeback to international cricket after a life-threatening car accident, as the wicketkeeper-batsman prepares to lead India A against South Africa A in a four-day match on October 30 at BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.Pant is currently recovering from a foot fracture he sustained during the Manchester Test earlier this year.Also Watch:"Rishabh Pant is a phoenix that has risen from the ashes. No one imagined he could be up walking again (after the accident). Look at his fearlessness, look at the extraordinary feat he has achieved. The way he has batted across Australia, the matches that he made us win in England, is remarkable. The attitude he carries on his heart defines Rishabh Pant. He is one of the finest cricketers that I have ever seen. A joy as I watch him. Rishabh Pant has taught everyone how to overcome adversities in life," Sidhu said while speaking on Star Sports.Pant recently participated in Delhi's Ranji Trophy second-round match against Himachal Pradesh, which was played from October 25 to 28.India squad for first four-day match: Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), Ayush Mhatre, N Jagadeesan (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vice-capt), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni, Saransh Jain.India squad for second four-day match: Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Sai Sudharsan (vice-capt), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.The match against South Africa A marks an important step in Pant's return to competitive cricket, coming just two days after the scheduled conclusion of the Ranji Trophy game.