Rishabh Pant's Somersault Celebration After Century Draws "Unnecessary" Reaction From Doctor Who Aided Recovery OR Doctor Who Treated Rishabh Pant After Car Crash Reacts to Batsman's Somersault Celebration Following Century vs. England

Rishabh Pant's Somersault Celebration Draws Reaction from Doctor Who Saved His Life

Rishabh Pant, known for his explosive batting style, recently showcased his flamboyance during the first Test against England in Leeds, scoring two impressive centuries. However, it was his post-century celebration that ignited a wave of discussion.

Rishabh Pant celebrates his century with a cartwheel.

Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, the surgeon who played a crucial role in Pant's recovery after his near-fatal car accident in December 2022, shared his thoughts on the viral somersault. In an interview with The Telegraph, Dr. Pardiwala noted, "Rishabh trained as a gymnast. Although he looks large, he is quite agile, and he does have a lot of flexibility. And, that’s why he’s been doing those somersaults of late. It’s a well-practised and perfected move — unnecessary though!”

Pant's return to cricket is a testament to his resilience. The accident, which occurred while he was driving from Delhi to Roorkee, resulted in multiple injuries that sidelined him for an extended period.

Rishabh Pant prepares for the second Test against England.

Against England, Pant demonstrated his value in Test cricket with a counter-attacking 134 in the first innings, followed by 118 in the second. Despite his efforts, India lost the match by five wickets, failing to defend a target of 371.

Pant's statistics in England underscore his affinity for challenging conditions. In 10 Tests, he has accumulated 808 runs at an average of 42.52, including four centuries and two half-centuries, with a highest score of 146.