NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan prolonged outstanding help to cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara throughout his severe knee harm in 2010, arranging for his surgical procedure in Cape City after the batter tore his anterior cruciate ligament earlier than even enjoying a single match for the IPL franchise.The harm occurred throughout a observe session when Pujara injured himself whereas trying a catch, leading to a ruptured ACL that quickly derailed his budding profession.
Pujara's spouse, Puja, recalled the incident in her ebook The Diary of a Cricketer's Spouse: “Future impelled him to sprint heedlessly to a ball for a catch that was by no means there; and the consequence: a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, an impending surgical procedure and a quickly halted cricketing profession — all with out enjoying a single recreation for KKR.”The KKR franchise took full accountability for his therapy, managing each element — from medical coordination to passports, visas, and journey. They even organized for Pujara's father to accompany him to South Africa.Within the ebook, Pujara's father recounted Shah Rukh Khan's beneficiant gesture: “Shah Rukh additionally informed me that Chintu had an ideal future forward of him and will have one of the best obtainable medical therapy. When he realised I used to be anxious concerning the absence of a help system in South Africa and my religion in Dr Shah's talents, he supplied to fly him and any relations I wished with me.”A staff consultant additionally assured full help, saying: “We'll additionally fly down anybody you need for the surgical procedure. We'll pay them right here so that you've your individual folks round you.”The timing of the harm was particularly troublesome for Pujara, who was then making waves with robust home performances. Thankfully, the surgical procedure was profitable, enabling him to make a full restoration and resume his cricket profession.
