Rishabh Pant is one of the closest to MS Dhoni and is like an idol to the former. On Dhoni’s 42nd birthday, Pant, who is currently recovering from the injuries he sustained during a horrific car crash last year, decided to celebrate the legendary wicketkeeper batter’s birthday by cutting his cake at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
While Dhoni is currently in Ranchi at his house, Pant is in Bengaluru working his way back to full fitness. The two share a very close bond and the youngster was even spotted partying with Dhoni in London last year when the legendary Indian captain turned 41.
This year, however, the duo are far away from each other but that didn’t stop Rishabh from celebrating his icon’s birthday. Pant shared a heartfelt message on Instagram for Dhoni, along with an image wherein he can seen cutting a cake.
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“Happy birthday Mahi bhai. Aap toh ho nhi pass aapke liye cake cut leta hun mai . Happy birthday,” read the loveable caption of Pant’s post for Dhoni.
Pant’s love for Dhoni is not hidden from anyone and the former ensured to make it a special day for the former Indian captain.
The 25-year-old is recovering well from the injuries he sustained during the car crash, recently the southpaw had shared a video on Instagram wherein he could be seen climbing stairs without the help of crutches.
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Pant had also changed his bio on Instagram, originally born on 4 October 1997, he revealed a second birth date, 5th January 2023, after surviving the horrific crash.
The accident happened while Rishabh was travelling from Delhi to his hometown in Rourkee to surprise his mother. After his car crashed with a divider, some locals helped him to a nearby hospital and he has since undergone multiple surgeries and physiotherapy sessions to get back on his feet.
The star cricketer is reportedly sidelined until next year and it remains to be seen when he will make his much awaited return to the field.
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