Harbhajan Singh's Challenge to Virat Kohli

Harbhajan Singh recently recounted his motivational words to Virat Kohli following Kohli's underwhelming Test debut in 2011, where he scored only 19 runs against the West Indies. Singh's challenge, stating 'You will shame yourself if you don’t score 10,000 runs,' served as a pivotal psychological anchor that fueled Kohli's determination to excel in Test cricket. Despite initial struggles, Kohli has since amassed 8,848 Test runs at an average of 49.15, establishing himself as one of cricket's all-time greats with nearly 27,000 runs in total across formats. Harbhajan praised Kohli's stubbornness and relentless pursuit of excellence, which has led to significant match-winning performances. Kohli recently played a key role in India's success in the 2024 T20 World Cup and is set to continue his career as he prepares for a Test series against Bangladesh. This journey from doubt to greatness underscores the impact of mentorship in sports.