Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant extended his well-wishes to Afghanistan’s top-order batter Ibrahim Zadran after the latter underwent ankle surgery. Zadran, 22, sustained the injury during practice ahead of Afghanistan’s Test match against New Zealand earlier this month and was ruled out of the subsequent ODI series against South Africa.
Ibrahim Zadran Aims for a Strong Comeback
The young Afghan cricketer confirmed on Tuesday, September 24, through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that his surgery was successful.
Zadran expressed his gratitude towards the medical team, especially Dr. James, who performed the surgery, and emphasised his focus on recovery.
Pant, who himself knows the difficulties of recovering from a severe injury, commented on Zadran’s post, wishing him a swift recovery with a heartfelt “Recovery well.”
The Indian cricketer’s message reflects empathy, given that he, too, faced a long hiatus from cricket after a car accident in December 2022.
In his social media post, Zadran expressed his determination to return to the cricket field soon.
He thanked his fans for their continuous support, stating that their encouragement keeps him motivated through tough times.
Zadran’s desire to represent Afghanistan and make his country proud resonates strongly with his followers, and he is hopeful of making a strong comeback.
“There’s nothing I want more than to return to the field and deliver performances that make you all proud,” Zadran wrote. “I’ll be back stronger, in sha Allah.”
Rishabh Pant’s Remarkable Return to Test Cricket
Pant’s message to Zadran comes from personal experience, as he faced a similarly challenging recovery.
After his car accident in 2022, Pant made a triumphant return to international cricket at the 2024 T20 World Cup. He was India’s third-highest run-scorer in the tournament, contributing significantly to their title win.
Recently, Pant returned to Test cricket with a remarkable century in India’s win over Bangladesh in Chennai, matching MS Dhoni’s record for most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper.
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