From Pitch to Paddle: Ankur Bhattacharjee's Journey in Sports

Ankur Bhattacharjee, an emerging Indian table tennis talent, once dreamt of cricket stardom before embracing table tennis, following in his parents' footsteps. Despite the switch, he continues to cherish cricket, drawing inspiration from players like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, and integrating their attributes into his game.

The 18-year-old player says his game features aggression, mirroring Kohli's on-field demeanor, alongside Pandya's renowned mental resilience. Now competing professionally, Bhattacharjee competes in the Ultimate Table Tennis League, aiming to make a mark by surpassing last year's performance and striving towards international success.

Having dominated the junior circuit by securing multiple titles, Bhattacharjee now sets sights on senior-level challenges, with aspirations for an Olympic gold. Balancing sports with a penchant for poetry, the athlete inherits literary inspiration from his grandfather, complementing his sporting ambitions.

(With inputs from agencies.)