Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant posted a heartfelt tweet for his rescuers, namely Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar, to thank them for helping him in the aftermath of his freak car accident, last year. Pant shared the image of duo on the social media platform as he thanked his ‘heroes’ for not only rescuing him but also ensuring he immediately reaches the hospital for trauma treatment.

I may not have been able to thank everyone individually, but I must acknowledge these two heroes who helped me during my accident and ensured I got to the hospital safely. Rajat Kumar & Nishu Kumar, Thank you. I’ll be forever grateful and indebted 🙏♥️ pic.twitter.com/iUcg2tazIS

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023

Earlier, Pant had posted a heartfelt note for his fans – his first reaction on social media ever since his horrific car accident. The 25-year-old also shared a vital health update as he revealed his knee surgery was successful. 

“I am humbled and grateful for all the support and good wishes. I am glad to let you know that my surgery was a success. The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead. Thank you to the @BCCI,” tweeted Pant.

“From the bottom of my heart, I also would like to thank all my fans, teammates, doctors and the physios for your kind words and encouragement. Looking forward to see you all on the field. #grateful #blessed,” he further wrote on Twitter.

From the bottom of my heart, I also would like to thank all my fans, teammates, doctors and the physios for your kind words and encouragement. Looking forward to see you all on the field. #grateful #blessed

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) January 16, 2023

Rishabh Pant was travelling from Delhi to Uttarakhand when his car collided with a divider near Roorkee. After initially being admitted in Dehradun for a few days, the star player was airlifted to Mumbai for treatment of his injuries.