India's Rishabh Pant says surgery was a success as he continues recovery after car crash

Pant was airlifted to Mumbai after losing control of his Mercedes on December 30, hitting a central reservation and sustaining a series of injuries.

It has been reported that he could face at least six months out with three separate knee ligament tears, but he appeared in upbeat mood in a short Twitter thread on Monday.

Posting from his hospital bed, the wicketkeeper-batter thanked two of the people of who assisted him at the roadside and wrote optimistically about his rehabilitation.

"I may not have been able to thank everyone individually, but I must acknowledge these two heroes who helped me during my accident and ensured I got to the hospital safely. Rajat Kumar & Nishu Kumar, Thank you. I'll be forever grateful and indebted," he said.

"I am humbled and grateful for all the support and good wishes. I am glad to let you know that my surgery was a success.

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

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