India's star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who has been sidelined since last December following a severe car accident, made his return to the crease during a practice game at JSW Vijayanagar in Karnataka. 

A fan posted a video of Pant's batting on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. 

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The 25-year-old Pant has been on the road to recovery at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. This was the first time a video of Pant returning to the cricket field was posted on social media.

Pant's arrival at the crease was greeted by huge cheers.

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Pant is expected to make his return to the Indian team post the World Cup.

India will host the mega event in October-November.

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