Neeraj Chopra Eyes Cricket Star Jasprit Bumrah for Javelin Success

Neeraj Chopra Identifies a Surprising Cricketer With Javelin Potential

Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic champion, has made a surprising pick for a cricketer who could potentially excel in javelin throw: Jasprit Bumrah. Chopra believes the Indian cricket team's fast bowler possesses the necessary physical attributes and techniques to dominate in the sport.

India's Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)

During a special segment on Star Sports hosted by Navjot Singh Sidhu, Chopra highlighted Bumrah's fitness and strength as critical factors. He suggested that if Bumrah wasn't already a successful cricketer, he would be well-suited for javelin throw.

"I think it would be a fast bowler for sure. So, I think a fully fit Jasprit Bumrah will be good at it," Chopra stated, emphasizing Bumrah's physical capabilities.

Bumrah's recent cricketing performance underscores his athletic prowess. In the first Test match against England, he achieved his 14th five-wicket haul in the first innings, demonstrating his skill and stamina.

Despite Bumrah's efforts, England won the match by successfully chasing down a target of 371 runs, with Ben Duckett scoring an impressive 149 runs. This victory gave England a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series.

Bumrah's significant workload reflects his importance to the team. He has bowled 410.4 overs, the most among all pace bowlers globally, highlighting his dedication and endurance.

This discussion about Bumrah's potential in javelin throw brings attention to the transferable athletic skills between cricket and track and field. There are notable similarities in the physical demands of fast bowling and javelin throwing.

The comments were made as part of the promotion for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event, scheduled for July 5 and broadcast on Star Sports.