BENGALURU: In a beautiful intersection of Indian cricket and badminton, two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu met batting icon Virat Kohli at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru. Following their interaction, Sindhu shared a picture of them together on Instagram, along with an emotional, viral note thanking the former India captain for his consistent guidance.
Expressing her deep respect, the badminton star called Kohli the gold standard of what a senior athlete should be—praising his humility and constant willingness to lift others up during tough phases of their careers.
PV Sindhu wrote in her heartfelt post:
“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. “Never back down, PV.” Advice taken. Keep being the absolute force of a human being that you are. Indian sport is better because of people like you
The mutual respect displayed between the two iconic athletes immediately took social media by storm. While Sindhu has been finding her rhythm on the international stage after recovering from recent injuries, Kohli is busy leading the batting front for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, helping his side qualify for the playoffs. At the summit, Kohli actively participated in sessions addressing athlete fitness, mental resilience, and the future of Indian sports, inspiring many fellow athletes including Sindhu.
