Navdeep Singh, the newly crowned Paralympic gold medalist in the men’s javelin throw F41 event, has shared his favorite cricketer following his historic win.
Despite the widespread comparisons to Virat Kohli due to his exuberant celebrations, Singh's admiration lies with current Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
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Who is Navdeep Singh’s Favourite Cricketer?
Although many have drawn parallels between Singh’s on-field celebrations and those of Virat Kohli, Singh has expressed his support for Rohit Sharma.
In a recent YouTube interview, Singh praised Sharma for his impressive double centuries in One Day Internationals, highlighting that Sharma’s innings left a significant impression on him.
“He plays very well. He had scored a double century. What an innings that was! Since then I’ve been his fan. Yes, Virat Kohli is a great player but my favourite is Rohit,” Singh said.
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Navdeep Singh : I am fan of Rohit Sharma from 2013 when he scored that doube century against Australia(209). The world wide respect for Rohit sharma is insane🔥 pic.twitter.com/nxIPC4Srq3
— Gillfied⁷⁷ (@Gill_era7) September 13, 2024
How did Navdeep Singh make History?
Navdeep Singh's journey to gold at the Paralympic Games in Paris was remarkable. With a throw of 47.32 meters, Singh not only secured the top spot but also set a new Paralympic record.
Originally, Singh was awarded the silver medal, but a disqualification of the initial gold medalist, Iran’s Beit Sadegh, due to unsporting conduct, elevated Singh to gold. This win made Singh India’s first-ever gold medalist in the men’s F41 javelin event.
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Beyond his recent success, Singh has an impressive track record. He has previously won gold at the World Para Grand Prix and the Asian Youth Para Games and earned a bronze medal at the 2024 World Championship.
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