Rishabh Pant suffered a car accident in December 2022 and has multiple injuries, including torn ligaments in his knee. image credit: Google

He is expected to be out of cricket for at least a year, missing the World Cup and most likely the entire 2023 season. image credit: Instagram

Pant's absence will greatly impact India's team combination and Test performance. image credit: Google

Kapil Dev, former India captain, expressed disappointment and concern over Pant's neckless behavior and its effect on the team. image credit: Google

Kapil stated he will go and 'slap' Pant when he recovers, but also wished for a speedy recovery. image credit: Google

India's team management is looking for answers in the middle order for both wicketkeeping and batting. image credit: Google

Pant is known for his swashbuckling and attacking style, and his absence will be missed. image credit: Instagram

Suryakumar Yadav is a potential replacement for Pant, with a similar style of play and a recent Test call-up. image credit: Instagram

Kapil's statement may have taken people aback, but he raised a good point about the need for young players to take care of themselves. image credit: Google

India's chances in the World Test Championship and Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be affected by Pant's absence. image credit: Instagram