NEW DELHI: India's star shooter
Manu Bhaker
recently shared a fun moment on social media with cricketer
Suryakumar Yadav
.
In the photo, Manu, who won two medals in pistol shooting at the Paris Olympics, playfully posed as a batter, while Suryakumar took on the role of a pistol shooter.
The lighthearted interaction between the two athletes delighted fans.
"Learning techniques of a new sport with the Mr. 360 of India! Suryakumar Yadav," Manu captioned the photo.
Manu's outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics included two bronze medals — one in the 10m air pistol and another in the 25m air pistol mixed event with partner
Sarabjot Singh
.
Suryakumar also shined in the final of the
T20 World Cup
against South Africa in Barbados, taking a game-changing catch that helped India secure a seven-run victory and the coveted trophy.
Suryakumar was appointed India's T20I captain after
Rohit Sharma
announced his retirement from T20Is following India's triumph in the
2024 T20 World Cup
.