New Delhi, June 28 -- India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra feels that Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah can excel in his discipline.

Neeraj will be in action during the Neeraj Chopra Classic at Bengaluru on July 5.

Ahead of the event, he was quoted as saying by Olympics.com to Star Sports, "I think it would be a fast bowler (A good javelin thrower from other sport), for sure. So, I think a fully fit Jasprit Bumrah, in his prime, will be good at it."

Fast bowlers and javelin throwers both require a strong, steady run-up to build momentum. Good speed and timing are extremely important, so are powerful legs, core and shoulders for an explosive finish.

Bumrah is currently the top-ranked Test bowle...