<p>Former India pacer Praveen Kumar and his son had a narrow escape when his SUV collided with a trailer truck in Meerut on Tuesday night.</p>.<p>The accident brought back memories of Rishabh Pant's horrific car crash last year.</p>.<p>The 36-year-old Kumar, who played six Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is for India in a career that promised a lot more, told <em>PTI</em> that he and his son are doing fine.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/2-killed-3-injured-as-giant-rocks-sliding-from-hill-crush-cars-in-nagaland-1234038.html" target="_blank">2 killed, 3 injured as giant rocks sliding from hill crush cars in Nagaland</a></strong></p>.<p>"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 family, told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>"I initially thought just the bumper would be broken but the car is badly damaged."</p>.<p>In June last year, stumper-batter Pant also had a miraculous escape when he dozed off at the wheel on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. His luxury car had crashed into the road divider and caught fire, leaving him with severe injuries. He is now rehabilitating.</p>.<p>Kumar, best known for his rare ability to swing the ball massively, had a roller coaster international lasting just five years.</p>.<p>In 2020, the wily bowler had revealed his battle with depression but he is now in good shape.</p>.<p>Last week, Kumar had showed up at a promotional event in the national capital where West Indies star Chris Gayle also made an appearance.</p>.<p>Kumar has often spoken about his desire to give back to the game but he confirmed that he is not involved in any sort of coaching at the moment.</p>.<p>He runs a real estate business and restaurant back home.</p>
<p>Former India pacer Praveen Kumar and his son had a narrow escape when his SUV collided with a trailer truck in Meerut on Tuesday night.</p>.<p>The accident brought back memories of Rishabh Pant's horrific car crash last year.</p>.<p>The 36-year-old Kumar, who played six Tests, 68 ODIs and 10 T20Is for India in a career that promised a lot more, told <em>PTI</em> that he and his son are doing fine.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/2-killed-3-injured-as-giant-rocks-sliding-from-hill-crush-cars-in-nagaland-1234038.html" target="_blank">2 killed, 3 injured as giant rocks sliding from hill crush cars in Nagaland</a></strong></p>.<p>"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 family, told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>"I initially thought just the bumper would be broken but the car is badly damaged."</p>.<p>In June last year, stumper-batter Pant also had a miraculous escape when he dozed off at the wheel on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. His luxury car had crashed into the road divider and caught fire, leaving him with severe injuries. He is now rehabilitating.</p>.<p>Kumar, best known for his rare ability to swing the ball massively, had a roller coaster international lasting just five years.</p>.<p>In 2020, the wily bowler had revealed his battle with depression but he is now in good shape.</p>.<p>Last week, Kumar had showed up at a promotional event in the national capital where West Indies star Chris Gayle also made an appearance.</p>.<p>Kumar has often spoken about his desire to give back to the game but he confirmed that he is not involved in any sort of coaching at the moment.</p>.<p>He runs a real estate business and restaurant back home.</p>