Brett Lee's humble response to Neeraj Chopra's Javelin shoutout: Nowhere close
Neeraj also shared some fun thoughts in the interview, mentioning how he would love to try javelin throwing with India's premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah. With a grin, Neeraj mused about the intriguing idea of seeing Bumrah's precision in a new light. The Olympic champion also cheekily admitted his wish to have the "superpowers" of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is known for his calm and mastery under pressure.advertisementWith the Javelin star's his eyes set firmly on the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, which begins on July 5, Neeraj continues to push the boundaries of his potential. Neeraj's performances in the Paris Diamond League and Ostrava Golden Spike solidified his place as a global icon in athletics, but he remains grounded as he continues to strive for excellence, and yet another mark of him going beyond the 90 ,eter mark.- Ends
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