Cricketers laud Neeraj Chopra’s Gold Medal Performance!
Indian cricketers lauded the first ever medal performance for India in track and field by Neeraj Chopra. Chopra was the only person to throw over 87 meters in the Tokyo Olympics 2020. He won the men’s javelin final on Saturday with a best throw of 87.58 metres to claim an historic first Olympic athletics gold medal for India.
Many former and Indian cricketers took to social media to appreciate the incredible show put up by Neeraj Chopra as the Olympic Stadium heard the Indian National Anthem after a gap of 13 years!
Former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar showered praise on Chopra saying India shines brighter because of the elite show by Neeraj Chopra.
Virender Sehwag expressed his emotions after Neeraj Chopra struck gold for India.
Yuvraj Singh salutes Neeraj Chopra on his epic performance.
Spinner Harbhajan Singh tweeted calling Neeraj Chopra ‘Gold’.
Indian cricketer R Ashwin who is currently with the Indian squad in India was quick to tweet praising Neeraj Chopra.
All rounder Jadeja who is also in Nottingham playing the first Test against England tweeted congratulating Bajrang Punia (Wrestling) and Chopra on their medal achievements on the same day!
Indian Women’s Rising Star Harleen Deol tweeted on Chopra’s success!
Cricketing Legend Mithali Raj also tweeted in praise of Neeraj Chopra:
My dream team will feature Marcus Trescothick and Anil Kumble
