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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra recently opened up about the cricketers he admires and how cricket continues to inspire his sporting mindset, with Sachin Tendulkar being a key influence.

"I really admire how Sachin Tendulkar carried himself under pressure. He remained calm even in the tensest moments. That composure is something I try to bring into my own sport, especially on competition days," said Chopra.

Asked about cricketers who could throw the javelin, Chopra mentioned legendary Australian speedster Brett Lee. "I've heard that Brett Lee had a javelin background. With his speed and athleticism, he could've been quite effectiv...