Doctor Who Oversaw Rishabh Pant's Recovery Reacts to His Somersault Celebration After Century vs. England

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

Rishabh Pant's dynamic batting was a major highlight of the first Test against England at Leeds, where he scored two impressive centuries. However, his celebratory somersault after reaching his century has sparked varied reactions.

Rishabh Pant celebrates his century with a cartwheel.

Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, the doctor who oversaw Pant's recovery after his serious car accident in December 2022, shared his thoughts on the viral celebration. In a statement to 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 has been truly remarkable. On December 30, 2022, he was involved in a near-fatal car accident while driving from Delhi to Roorkee. He lost control of his vehicle, resulting in multiple injuries that sidelined him for several months.

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

Pant's record in England underscores his affinity for challenging conditions. He has accumulated 808 runs in 10 Tests, averaging 42.52, with four centuries and two half-centuries, his highest score being a memorable 146.