Rishabh Pant and Neeraj Chopra
Tokyo 2020 gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra shared some candid photos on social media with Team India’s wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant. The post sent fans into a frenzy when both were seen laughing during a photo shoot. Neeraj posted on Twitter a caption that read, “Always easier when you have a friend with you to be in front of the cameras! Have fun doing this with Rishabh bhai.” Rishabh was quick to respond to Neeraj’s post, wishing him “good luck” with his training. “You’re already a pro, Neeraj! Good luck with the training and hope to catch up soon,” Rishabh replied.
You’re already a pro, Neeraj! Good luck with training and hopefully catch up soon???? https://t.co/Mf56CKw03m
— Rishabh Pants (@RishabhPant17) January 30, 2022
Fans also commented on the photos, admiring both sports personalities in one frame. This is what they wrote:
“Current Gold Medalist and Future Gold Medalist as Indian Captain (2028 Olympic).”
Current Gold Medalist and Future Gold Medalist as an Indian Captain (2028 Olympic)????????
— Mv Ashok (@MvAshok9) January 30, 2022
“You are both only 24, but you have already achieved a lot.”
Neeraj became a household name after he ended India’s wait for an individual Olympic gold medal in athletics by winning the top prize in the men’s javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics last year.
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As for Rishabh, the wicket-keeper was recently involved in the South Tour. However, the tour didn’t bring much success for Team India, who lost 2-1 in the Test series and were whitewashed 3-0 in the ODI series.
The Indian cricket team will compete against the West Indies from February 6 in a three-match ODI and T20I series.
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