Former India Pacer Praveen Kumar And His Son Survive Car Crash In Meerut

Former India pacer Praveen Kumar and his son had a slender escape when his SUV collided with a trailer truck in Meerut on Tuesday night time. The accident introduced again reminiscences of Rishabh Pant’s horrific automobile crash final 12 months. The 36-year-old Kumar, who performed six Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20s for India in a profession that promised much more, advised PTI that he and his son are doing fantastic.

“It could have been a lot worse. By the grace of god we are okay and I am talking to you. I had gone to drop my nephew but a massive truck hit my car from behind around 9:30pm. Thank God it was a big car, else there could have been injuries,” Kumar, who lives in Meerut along with his household, advised PTI.

“I initially thought just the bumper would be broken but the car is badly damaged.”

In June final 12 months, stumper-batter Pant additionally had a miraculous escape when he dozed off on the wheel on the Delhi-Dehradun freeway. His luxurious automobile had crashed into the street divider and caught hearth, leaving him with extreme accidents. He is now rehabilitating.

Kumar, finest identified for his uncommon means to swing the ball massively, had a curler coaster worldwide profession lasting simply 5 years.

In 2020, the wily bowler had revealed his battle with melancholy however he’s now in good condition.

Last week, Kumar had confirmed up at a promotional occasion within the nationwide capital the place West Indies star Chris Gayle additionally made an look.

Kumar has usually spoken about his want to provide again to the sport however he confirmed that he’s not concerned in any form of teaching in the intervening time.

He runs an actual property enterprise and restaurant again dwelling.

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