Neeraj Chopra wants to try his hand at IPL
After missing out on the Commonwealth Games, Neeraj Chopra will be seen in action again today. Before his event in Doha Diamond League, Neeraj Chopra also gave his reaction on cricket and IPL (IPL 2023) while answering questions in the press conference. Keeping in mind the popularity of cricket in India. Neeraj Chopra replied in a funny way to the question of playing in IPL.
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Neeraj Chopra: Willing to try his hand at cricket if rules are changed to suit his style
Neeraj Chopra is well aware of the craze for sports in his country. When asked if he would start playing cricket after retiring from Javelin. The Tokyo Olympic champion jokingly highlighted that in cricket bowling is allowed only when you swing your arm and in javelin we throw straight through our arm in cricket. If the rules are changed to suit his style in cricket too, he is ready to try his hand.
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Neeraj Chopra said during a press conference in Doha on May 4
Neeraj Chopra said during a press conference in Doha on May 4, “It is tough because cricket is also a physical game. There is a rule that you cannot bend your arm when throwing from your shoulder. If the rules are changed and they decide that we can throw it like a javelin, then maybe I can join in.”
Niraj will begin his season in the Doha Diamond League. And will enter the 10-man field as the Diamond Trophy winner.
Where to watch Doha Diamond League 2023 live in India?
The Doha Diamond League 2023 telecast live on Sports18 1 and Sports18 1 HD TV channels in India. The live streaming of the Doha Diamond League will be on Jio Cinema.
Doha Diamond League 2023: Live timing of Neeraj Chopra’s schedule
Neeraj Chopra is scheduled to take the field in the men’s javelin throw on Friday, May 5 at 10.14 pm IST.