Former Indian pacer Praveen Kumar and his son narrowly escaped a collision with a trailer truck in Meerut on Tuesday evening. The police promptly arrived on the scene and apprehended the motive force answerable for the incident.
Praveen Kumar, a resident of Multan Nagar on Baghpat Road, was driving his Land Rover Defender car from Pandav Nagar round 10 pm on Tuesday, accompanied by his son.
SP City Piyush Kumar mentioned that the canter driver was detained and despatched to the police station. Praveen and his son are protected in the accident, the CO mentioned.
This incident evoked recollections of Rishabh Pant’s horrifying car crash final 12 months. Praveen Kumar, aged 36, who showcased immense potential throughout his profession, representing India in six Tests, 68 ODIs, and 10 T20s, assured PTI that each he and his son are in good well being.
“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 with his household, advised PTI.
“I initially thought just the bumper would be broken but the car is badly damaged.”
Last 12 months, the famend cricketer, Rishabh Pant, had a miraculous escape when he inadvertently fell asleep on the wheel on the Delhi-Dehradun freeway. His opulent car collided with the highway divider and burst into flames, ensuing in extreme accidents. Currently, Pant is present process a rigorous rehabilitation course of to recuperate from the incident.
Kumar, famend for his distinctive expertise in swinging the ball, had a tumultuous worldwide profession that spanned solely 5 years.
In 2020, the artful bowler bravely opened up about his battle with despair, however he has since made a exceptional restoration.
Just final week, Kumar made a shock look at a high-profile promotional occasion in the nationwide capital, the place he shared the stage with the legendary West Indies star, Chris Gayle.
Kumar has regularly expressed his ardour for giving again to the sport, however he clarified that he’s presently not concerned in any teaching actions.
In addition to his cricketing pursuits, he additionally manages a profitable actual property enterprise and owns a thriving restaurant in his hometown.
(With inputs from PTI)
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