Rishabh Pant: Indian wicket-keeper says 'road to recovery has begun' after car accident

Police say the 25-year-old "dozed off" and lost control of his car, which flipped twice and caught fire last month last.

He was airlifted to Mumbai for surgery on January 4, and Pant, who suffered head, back and leg injuries, said on Twitter that it had been a success.

"I am humbled and grateful for all the support and well wishes", he he added.

"The road to recovery has begun and I am ready for the challenges ahead. Thanks to @BCCI, @JayShah and government authorities for their incredible support.

"From the bottom of my heart , I also want to thank all my fans, teammates, doctors and physios for your kind words and encouragement. Looking forward to seeing you all on the pitch."

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) previously said that Pant would also have "further procedures for ligament tears".

Pant crashed on December 30 between Mangalaur and Nursan, near his hometown of Roorkee in the northern state of Uttarakhand.< /p>

The southpaw has played 33 Tests, 30 One-Day Internationals and 66 Twenty20 for India.

Pant, which was captain of the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, is expected to miss this year's tournament, which starts in March.