Rishabh Pant, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, has been in the news recently following a car accident. Reports suggest that Pant was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Delhi and sustained minor injuries as a result.
Pant was reportedly driving his car when the accident occurred and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his injuries were not serious and he was discharged from the hospital the same day.
The 23-year-old has been an integral part of the Indian cricket team in recent years and his absence would have been a major blow for the team. His aggressive batting style and impressive glovework behind the stumps have made him a valuable asset for India in all three formats of the game.
Fans of Indian cricket will be relieved to hear that Pant is okay following the accident and will hopefully make a full recovery. The talented wicketkeeper-batsman will no doubt be eager to get back to full fitness and return to the field representing India as soon as possible.
It is not uncommon for players to receive their full salaries even if they are unable to participate in a league due to injury or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the salary is often paid by the team or the league as a gesture of goodwill and to honor the terms of the player’s contract.
In the case of Rishabh Pant, it is possible that he has a clause in his contract with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team he plays for or with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that allows him to receive his full salary even if he is unable to play in the league.
Without more information, it is difficult to say for certain whether Pant will receive his full salary or whether the BCCI has made any such arrangement. However, it is not uncommon for players to receive their full salaries in such situations, and it is possible that this is the case for Pant.
In the meantime, we wish Rishabh Pant a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the field representing India in the near future.