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Old Video Resurfaces Of Smriti Mandhana Trying Pistol Shooting and Manu Bhaker Playing Cricket

Smriti Mandhana & Manu Bhaker trying each other's sports (JioCinema)Smriti Mandhana & Manu Bhaker trying each other's sports (JioCinema)

Images and videos of cricket superstar Smriti Mandhana and Olympics shooter Manu Bhaker have taken the internet by storm as they explored each other’s sporting worlds on JioCinema’s ‘Sports Swap.’

Smriti Mandhana and Manu Bhaker swapped skills in a viral sports crossover

Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, Smriti Mandhana and Manu Bhaker had engaged in an exchange that showcased the unique interplay between cricket and shooting.

The images and video from this unique sports crossover have once again gone viral, drawing immense praise from fans for both athletes' success in their sports.


During the episode, Bhaker dived into the world of shooting, explaining the essential technicalities and precision required in the sport to Mandhana.

On the other hand, the Indian women shared insights into the rhythmic and momentum-based nature of cricket, highlighting less on technicality and more on the flow of movement.

The episode also featured Bhaker engaging in cricket fielding drills under Mandhana's guidance, aiming for direct hits—a cricket technique that surprisingly resonated with her shooting skills. Mandhana also tried her skills at shooting, understanding the stringent focus and posture needed.

The highlight of their interaction was the candid exchange about using their sports as a means to channelize emotions effectively, a moment that lightened the mood.

It is worth mentioning that the renewed interest in the video comes as Bhaker celebrates her historic achievement at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she won two bronze medals, making her the first Indian woman to win multiple Olympic medals in a single Games.

Meanwhile, Mandhana is preparing for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, following her recent participation in The Hundred 2024 Women’s tournament for Southern Brave Women.