PV Sindhu recently shared an emotional insight into the guidance she has received from Virat Kohli, revealing how the former India captain’s words have continued to inspire her during difficult phases of her career. The two Indian sporting icons met during the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru, where Sindhu spoke warmly about Kohli’s support and leadership beyond cricket.
Calling him a role model for athletes across disciplines, the double Olympic medallist praised Kohli’s humility, mindset, and willingness to help fellow sportspersons whenever needed. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sindhu revealed that Kohli has always guided her with the right advice and encouragement.
“Every time I’ve needed guidance, you’ve always been there with the right advice and the right words. There is no better example of what a true senior in Indian sport should be — generous, grounded, inspiring, and always willing to lift others up,” PV Sindhu wrote.
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One particular message from Kohli stood out for the badminton star. “Never back down, PV.” Sindhu said those words would stay with her as motivation throughout her journey in international badminton.
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The former world champion has endured a mixed phase over the last year. After battling injuries during the second half of 2025, Sindhu showed promising signs of a comeback with strong performances on the BWF circuit. One of her biggest highlights came at the 2025 BWF World Championships, where she stunned World No. 2 Wang Zhiyi to reach the quarter-finals.
However, 2026 has been more challenging for the Indian star despite reaching the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open earlier this season.
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Meanwhile, Kohli continues to dominate headlines with another sensational IPL campaign for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The batting superstar recently smashed an unbeaten century against Kolkata Knight Riders and became the fastest batter in history to complete 14,000 T20 runs.
With 542 runs in 13 matches at an impressive strike rate above 160, Kohli has once again played a massive role in guiding RCB into the IPL 2026 playoffs.
