Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s current feedback have sparked a light-hearted but nostalgic response from former Australian quick bowler Brett Lee — after the Indian javelin star steered that Lee might need had the abilities to excel in javelin throughout his cricketing prime. In a enjoyable prelude to the NC Basic, Chopra shared a couple of offbeat insights throughout a chat with JioStar. Requested which cricketer may have made it as a javelin thrower, Chopra pointed straight at Lee. “I’ve heard that Brett Lee was a javelin thrower. I feel he may throw the javelin nicely, particularly when he was in his peak years,” stated Neeraj, citing the previous pacer’s legendary athleticism and explosive motion. Lee, who was quick to catch wind of the comment, responded with humility and humour on X. “I did throw the javelin back at my schooling days, but nowhere near what Neeraj does & continues to do. Very tough on the elbow. I have however admired what this fine athlete can do and wish him well,” Lee wrote in response to a tweet citing the Olympian, earning applause from fans of both sports.

Brett Lee’s response to Neeraj Chopra on X (Image via X/@BrettLee_58)

Chopra also mentioned Jasprit Bumrah as one other athlete he’d like to see attempt the javelin, noting the distinctive synergy between the 2 sports activities. “Whereas bowling and javelin are each throws, they’re very completely different. I want to study from Bumrah,” he stated.

In a twist, Neeraj added that if he may borrow any superpower, it will be Sachin Tendulkar’s psychological fortitude — to face stress with composure and consistency.

The Neeraj Chopra Basic (NC Basic) is about to to be held on July 5 on the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.