PV Sindhu: Virat Kohli key to her comeback. The two-time Olympic medallist has revealed that a heartfelt conversation with cricketer Virat Kohli helped her navigate one of the toughest phases of her career, following a serious toe injury in September 2025. Sindhu tore a toe ligament during training, which sidelined her for months and required complete rest and rehabilitation under Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala’s supervision.
During this difficult period, Sindhu and her husband Venkata Datta Sai reached out to Virat Kohli for guidance. The former India captain responded within minutes, and they met the next day. Sharing the moment on X, Sindhu wrote, “One thing I’ll always be grateful for, though, is Virat bhai. I reached out to him at one of the lowest points of my career. He replied within minutes… Some conversations change the way you see things. That was one of them.”
PV Sindhu: Virat Kohli key to her comeback also resonated in the words of her husband. Datta Sai recalled that Kohli’s advice helped them rebuild her joy and motivation during rigorous training at Atlanta’s Exos Sports Performance facility. “We had to rebuild her joy, and Virat’s words kept ringing in my head,” he said.
This support proved crucial, culminating in a historic victory on July 19, 2026, when Sindhu won the Japan Open women’s singles title. She defeated World No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in straight games, becoming the first Indian shuttler to win the tournament in its 43-year history.
PV Sindhu: Virat Kohli key to her comeback highlights how personal encouragement can drive extraordinary achievements. Sindhu’s journey from injury to champion shows the power of resilience and the right support at the right time.