Rishabh Pant on Instagram (Screengrab/Instagram)

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has shared a major update on his injury recovery, posting pictures and an emotional message for fans on Instagram. Pant had suffered a painful blow during the fourth Test of the five-match series against England in Manchester on July 23. Attempting a reverse sweep against Chris Woakes, the left-hander was struck on his right foot. The impact resulted in a fractured toe, forcing him to miss the final Test, which India went on to win.

Since the setback, Pant has been keeping fans informed through regular social media updates, showing glimpses of his recovery process. On August 21, Thursday, he revealed a significant step forward, announcing that the hard cast on his injured leg had been removed. “At least the hard cast is off. Some positive,” Pant wrote in his Instagram story, accompanying it with a picture of the same. He also shared pictures on Instagram in a post, and alongside the images, the 26-year-old also shared an emotional message about dealing with pain and maintaining self-belief during recovery. “Just wanna tell you one thing which I understand is doesn’t matter how much pain you have endured in past if you get hurt again it pains the same that’s for sure. Just the threshold goes up and you know the process to keep pushing yourself,” he wrote.

Rishabh Pant’s Instagram story (Screengrab)

“So being positive is massive, motivating yourself works a lot. Keep trusting your self and keep working in the direction you wanna take your life because what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger eventually,” Pant added in his post.

The wicketkeeper’s words struck a chord with fans, many of whom have followed his journey closely since his earlier comeback from a serious car accident in 2022. His latest update reflects both the physical and mental challenges of rehabilitation, while highlighting the determination required to push through setbacks. Pant’s recovery progress will continue to be closely monitored, with supporters awaiting his full return to action. For now, the 27-year-old has taken a huge step forward to recovery.