Favourite batters, bowlers & more: Neeraj Chopra shows his cricket knowledge ahead of NC Classic 2025

Neeraj Chopra will be in action on Saturday, July 5.

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra recently featured in a fun segment with Star Sports India. In this segment, they tested how much Neeraj knows about cricket and he certainly did not disappoint. In a rapid-fire Q&A, Neeraj displayed his genuine passion and knowledge of India’s beloved game.

The Olympic champion breezed through a rapid-fire cricket quiz, confidently naming Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma when asked about three Indian batters, an impressive blend of legendary figures and modern-day stars.

When prompted to name three Indian bowlers, he followed up with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Kapil Dev, again striking a balance between past and present greats.

Neeraj also aced a question on Indian cricket stadiums by promptly naming Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Bengaluru, and didn’t miss a beat when listing essential cricket gear like bat, ball, and wickets.

Reflecting on the overlap between sports, Chopra emphasized the shared physical techniques in javelin throwing and fast bowling, including fast run-ups, explosive releases, and strong blocking to channel momentum.

He even said that Jasprit Bumrah‘s technique is very similar to the movements of the javelin throw, which would make him a great contender if he ever takes up the sport.

Neeraj Chopra gears up for NC Classic 2025:

Fresh off reclaiming the No. 1 spot in the world javelin rankings, Neeraj Chopra is set to return to action at the inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru on July 5. In strong recent form having even crossed the elusive 90m mark, this segment served as a light-hearted promotion for the event.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will take place on Saturday, July 5, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The event will feature a javelin throw competition, with 12 javelin throwers from around the world competing in the Continental Tour Gold-level or A Category event.

Neeraj Chopra Classic will be the first-ever javelin throw showdown in India, with the country’s best javelin throwers going head to head against the world’s finest. Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is conducted by World No. 1 javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, in association with JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics (WA).

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