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'Just Show Up': PV Sindhu Recalls Virat Kohli's Advice That Helped Her Bounce Back
24htopnews | August 19, 2026 10:09 PM CST

PV Sindhu revealed that Virat Kohli’s advice during a difficult phase helped transform her mindset. The Indian badminton star said Kohli told her to “just show up”, play her game and trust her preparation instead of worrying about results. Sindhu said the conversation changed her perspective and boosted her confidence.

New Delhi, Aug 19: PV Sindhu has revealed how Virat Kohli’s simple advice during one of the toughest phases of her career helped change her perspective, with the Indian badminton star saying the Indian cricketer reminded her of the importance of simply turning up and trusting her preparation.

Sindhu recalls Kohli advice

Sindhu, who is currently competing at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, recalled her conversation with Kohli while speaking on the RCB podcast. The two-time Olympic medallist said she had approached Kohli at a time when she felt that 'nothing is happening', but his response was straightforward.

“He is like my brother, I must say, because I remember when I was at my lowest. 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 said.


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