Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant says “the road to recovery has begun” after being injured in a car accident.
Police say the 25-year-old “dozed off” and lost control of his car, which overturned twice and caught fire last month.
He was flown to Mumbai to undergo surgery on January 4, and Pant, injured in the head, back and legs, said on Twitter it had been a success.
“I am humbled and grateful for all the support and well wishes,” he added.
“The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead. Thanks to @BCCI, @JayShah and government authorities for their incredible support.
“From the bottom of my heart, I also want to thank all of my fans, teammates, doctors and physios for your kind words and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing you all on the pitch.”
The Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) previously said Pant would also have ‘subsequent procedures for torn ligaments’.
Pant crashed on December 30 between Mangalaur and Nursan, near his hometown of Roorkee in the northern state of Uttarakhand.
The southpaw has played 33 Tests, 30 One-Day Internationals and 66 Twenty20s for India.
Pant, who captained Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, is ready to miss this year’s tournament, which begins in March.
