While the whole of India was busy celebrating the IPL fever, Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper of Delhi Daredevils team experienced a major tragedy. Just before the match, Rishabh came to know that his father got a heart attack and passed away in sleep. For Rishabh, this was no less than a disaster; he immediately rushed to his hometown for performing the last rites of his dad.
However, just 3 days after this tragedy, Rishabh was back on field to display his power-packed performance. He played wonderfully in the match against RCB and didn’t let this sadness affect the game.
Everyone loved his spirit and appreciated him for the same; even the commentators enjoyed Rishabh’s game and loved the way he batted, in spite of being under pressure.
Some cricketers and fans took to Twitter to cheer him up; they couldn’t stop praising his attitude! Check out their tweets…
Rishab Pant batted well!
Sorry for the loss of your father Rishab Panth still batted really well under pressure tough to deal mentally All credit to @RCBTweets
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 8, 2017
He’s going to be a BIG NAME!
He's 20,been performing the last rites for his father & he's come to play a special innings for #DD. Rishabh Pant is going to be some player
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 8, 2017
Take a bow!
Must be so tough for a 19-year-old to cope with the personal loss and then show great intensity on the field. Take a bow, Rishabh Pant
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) April 9, 2017
Respect!
https://twitter.com/chetannarula/status/850773096638304256
Salute you!
#RishabhPant salute you…!!🙌
— Ravi Solanki (@ravi7943) April 9, 2017
Such a brave heart!
My heart goes out to the valiant #RishabhPant ! Such a braveheart ! God bless you and sorry for your loss.
— Archana Vijaya (@archanavijaya) April 8, 2017
You have won hearts!
Rishabh Pant… U hav won hearts of million and a Fan for life.
— Kuptaan 🇮🇳 (@Kuptaan) April 8, 2017
League of superheroes!
https://twitter.com/adidascricket/status/850711843693776897
We are proud of him! Even though RCB won the match, people’s eyes were on Rishabh’s bravery. What do you have to say about this? Share your views in our comments section below.