Can you picture India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah launching a javelin across the field? India's Olympic gold medallist and reigning world champion in javelin, Neeraj Chopra believes that the 31-year-old speedster has all the natural qualities to excel in his sport.

Speaking ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, slated for July 5 in Bengaluru, Neeraj told Olympics.com via Star Sports, “I think it would be a fast bowler (A good javelin thrower from other sport), for sure. So, I think a fully fit Jasprit Bumrah, in his prime, will be good at it.”

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Chopra’s assessment isn’t far-fetched. The parallels between fast bowling and javelin throwing are striking, as both demand a strong, fluid run-up to build momentum, impeccable timing and speed, along with sturdy legs, a powerful core, and robust shoulders to unleash a forceful final release. These are precisely the strengths that make Bumrah a standout on the cricket field.