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What If Neeraj Chopra Played Cricket With Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma?

India's pride, Neeraj Chopra (X.com)India's pride, Neeraj Chopra (X.com)

India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra, a master of Javelin, has captivated the nation with his excellence, fitness, skill, and knack for the game. His mind-boggling performances have earned him accolades and admiration. But have you ever wondered what kind of cricketer Neeraj Chopra could be? 

What if... Neeraj was a cricketer? Which role would have suit him?

The 29-year-old Javelin star, Neeraj Chopra, possesses physical attributes that would translate brilliantly on the cricket field. His towering stature and muscular build exude power, making him a potential force to be reckoned with in the cricketing arena. 

Neeraj Chopra, the Power hitter

The distance he generates with his throws is a testament to his strength, a quality that would make him an exceptional batter, much like the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who proudly flaunts his biceps that store all his energy for those power-packed maximums.

With such similar traits, Chopra would serve well as a formidable middle-order batter. He could have been capable of hitting long and powerful shots while anchoring innings under intense pressure. His calm and composed demeanour would also help him flourish under pressure.

Neeraj Chopra's Expected Bowling Skills

Neeraj Chopra's sheer speed and explosive sprinting could transform him into an excellent pace bowler. His long run-up, a key element in Javelin, allows him to generate high velocity, similar to the fast and aggressive bowling style. His pace would pose a significant challenge to even the most skilled batters. 

The kind of intense training and fitness that he is involved in is very similar to that of Virat Kohli; he could easily be a top-tier bowling all-rounder; who can contribute both with the bat and the ball.

An attractive, fun fact that showcases how great Neeraj could be in cricket is that the release speed of the Javelin approaches a little around 74mph (120km/h). If guided and trained well, Neeraj could easily reach the desired bowling speed of a pacer, which is 140 km/h. 

Given Chopra's athletic background, he could potentially play the role of bowling all-rounder, similar to India's Hardik Pandya or Kapil Dev.