Rishabh Pant Recalls Advice From Former Coach That Helps Him Stay Motivated
Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Rishabh Pant got emotional as he recalled the advice he received from his former coach, Tarak Sinha, who passed away during the T20 World Cup last year in the UAE.
Pant considered Tarak to be his second father and he guided him during his adolescent years. The 24-year-old left-handed batter tried everything in his power to help with the treatment of the ailing Tarak, but it was futile.
“I wanted to come back and meet him. I really miss my father. When my father left me, I was playing cricket. Tarak sir was like my second father. When he left us, I was again busy playing.”
“These people have taken me where I stand today. I tried my best to provide all the support he needed from there. He told me ‘Doesn’t matter what happens in life, you have to keep playing cricket. You need to take care of your family and that’s what I have tried’,” Pant told TOI.
“No one can fill the void created by my father and Tarak sir” – Rishabh Pant
Pant said that the void left by the death of his father and Tarak Sinha is something nobody can ever fill. He revered them both and constantly misses their presence in his life. However, he tries to find solace in the company of his family and friends.
“No one can fill the void created by my father and Tarak sir. But you have to have people around you. I share my problems with my mother sometimes. Devendra Sharma (Sinha’s student and colleague at Sonnet Club) is there. I have a really small circle. Everyone has his own place. Friends and family have their own separate places in my life,” Pant added.
Pant will be keen to make his father and coach proud when he steps out to lead Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2022 season.
