“I will go and slap you hard”: Kapil Dev makes shocking Remark on Rishabh Pant Injury

Rishabh Pant is currently recovering from a serious accident he suffered last year. Despite receiving well wishes from fans and peers, a statement from former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has caused a stir.

Car Accident Sidelines Pant from Cricket

On December 30, Pant was involved in a car crash while on his way to Roorkie and suffered multiple injuries, including torn ligaments in his knee. The extent of the injuries means that he will be out of cricket for at least a year. This includes the World Cup and most likely the entire 2023 season.

Impact on Team Combination

Pant’s absence has left a void in the Indian cricket team, especially in Tests where he has already established himself as a legendary wicketkeeper-batter. With a place in the World Test Championship on the line and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting tomorrow, the Indian team management is looking for answers in the middle order, not just for wicketkeeping but also batting.

Kapil Dev’s Controversial Statement

Kapil Dev, who has expressed his love for Pant, also expressed his disappointment in Pant’s reckless accident. He stated that once Pant recovers, he will go and ‘slap’ him. Kapil’s concern comes from a good place, but his statement has taken people aback.

“I love him very much. I want him to get well and when he gets well If you go, I will go and slap you hard, because take care of yourself. Look, your injury has spoiled the combination of the whole team. That’s why there is love and affection that you get well soon. Then there is also anger that such mistakes today’s youth Why do boys do it? There should be a slap for that too,” Kapil said on Uncut.

Pant’s Role in the Team

Pant’s swashbuckling and attacking style, as well as his ability to counter-attack in tough situations, will be greatly missed by the Indian team. The only player who can fill this role is Suryakumar Yadav. Surya, who has been a revelation in T20Is, has earned his maiden Test call-up and may slot into India’s middle order to play a Pant-like innings.

Rishabh Pant’s injury has caused a stir in the Indian cricket community, with Kapil Dev’s controversial statement adding fuel to the fire. Despite this, fans and peers continue to wish Pant a speedy recovery and a successful return to cricket.