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Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker met India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and the ace shooter posted a fun photo with 'Mr. 360,' saying that she was trying to learn techniques of a 'new sport'.

After her historic double bronze medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Manu Bhaker is utilizing her three-month break to explore new sporting horizons. In a recent social media post, she revealed that she's learning techniques from a new sport with guidance from India captain Suryakumar Yadav.

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Bhaker's impressive performance in Paris marked a triumphant return to form, making her the first Indian athlete to win two medals in a single Olympic edition since India's independence. This achievement was a significant comeback for Bhaker, who had faced disappointment at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, failing to reach the finals in all her events.

"Learning techniques of a new sport with the Mr. 360 of India," Manu Bhaker posted on her social media accounts on Sunday.

The social media post shared by Manu Bhaker, featuring her meeting with Suryakumar Yadav, sent fans across the nation into a frenzy of excitement, thrilled to see two sporting icons from different disciplines come together in a heartwarming encounter.

Manu Bhaker has captured the hearts of the nation with her impressive performance at the Paris Olympics 2024, where she clinched not one, but two bronze medals.

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The talented shooter made history by securing a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event and another in the 25m mixed air pistol category, alongside her partner Sarabjot Singh, bringing immense pride and joy to the country.

Meanwhile, Suryakumar has been basking in the glory of India's triumphant ICC T20 Cricket World Cup campaign in the USA and West Indies, where he played a pivotal role in ending the team's 11-year drought without an ICC title. Suryakumar's crucial catch in the final proved to be a turning point, shifting the momentum in India's favor and ultimately leading to a thrilling victory in a match that seemed destined for defeat.