Renowned cricketer Sandeep Patil was caught and bowled on another pitch on Thursday, when he adopted a leopard at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The batsman, who enthralled many with his achievements on the cricket field, is also a wildlife lover and frequent visitor to many tiger reserves and sanctuaries in India and abroad. He will work with SGNP to promote the rich biodiversity of the park, which according to him is the ninth wonder of the world.

Talking to mid-day, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (APCCF) Wildlife Sunil Limaye said, "Not many people are aware that Patil is an avid wildlife lover and has been working for wildlife conservation in India and Africa too. It is indeed a pleasure for SGNP to associate with the legendary cricketer who has expressed his interest to work with the forest department for wildlife conservation."