In an interview with former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu during a segment on Star Sports ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra mentioned Jasprit Bumrah could have been a perfect javelin thrower if he was in the field.
Neeraj, citing one of the reasons behind his explanation said that running speed is a key essential in javelin throw and Bumrah could have been the ideal for the sport. “I feel it will be fast bowler only. I want to see Jasprit Bumrah in his prime, with proper fitness, try out javelin throw,” he said.
Chopra began his 2025 campaign with an invitational meet in Potchefstroom. He bagged gold with an 84.52m throw and showed good form. Then he was next in action at the Diamond League in Doha and surpassed the elusive 90m mark, but had to settle for silver.
Having reclaimed the top spot in the javelin throw world rankings, Neeraj Chopra will be back in action at the upcoming inaugural NC Classic, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on 5th July.
