PV Sindhu: Virat Kohli's advice changed my career

Two-time Olympic medallist, PV Sindhu, has revealed how Indian cricket’s legendary player, Virat Kohli, helped her navigate one of the most challenging periods of her badminton career. The first and only Indian to become a badminton world champion and only the second individual from the country to win successive Olympic medals made the massive revelation.

India's Kohli has always reached out to different players, irrespective of whether they are from the same sport or not, to help them understand the situation of their game and do better in the future.

Sindhu credits "Virat bhai" for reaching out during the lowest point of her career

Sindhu spoke about her relationship with Kohli during the latest episode of the podcast on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The teaser of the episode has been shared by the two-time champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on their ‘X’ handle.

Watch PV Sindhu revealing Virat Kohli's advice here-

“He is like my brother, I must say, because I remember when I was at my lowest, you know, I think I met him and I said, you know, nothing is happening. He just said Just show up; it is okay, just go out there and just show up.” Sindhu expressed in the video.

“He asked me to show up anywhere and for anything and just play my game. What would happen? You are not going to lose anything; you know what you are, how you have trained, and show the world who you are. So, I think it hit me, and I think that conversation completely changed my perspective.” She revealed.

The badminton star highlighted how the two remain in touch as she noted that she shared her achievements and moments of happiness with the former Indian captain.

“Whenever I win, I just share my happiness saying that you know I have won this or that and recently I met him so it is always so good to meet you know a person who has achieved so much and to get few of those inputs from him, the way he thinks whenever he goes out there, looking at him how he shows up and how he plays and what he is.” Sindhu signed off.

Kohli set to return to Team India colours in the ODI series against West Indies starting September 27

Kohli has already retired from the Test and T20I formats of the game last year and keeps his focus only on the ODIs, as he aims to come with full strength for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

His next assignment will be the three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting on September 27 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, while the second clash will be on September 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

The third and final ODI of the series will be on October 03 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.