In the history of Indian cricket, there are many moments that have shaped players’ careers and provided them with guidance. One such memorable moment was when Harbhajan Singh gave young Virat Kohli an important message.

Virat Kohli’s Struggles and Early Praise
When Virat Kohli started his Test career, he faced challenges. During his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011, he scored only 19 runs, which was disappointing compared to his ODI form. Harbhajan Singh, who played with Kohli during his early days, has recently shared some insights about Kohli’s journey.

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Harbhajan’s Encouraging Words
Harbhajan recalled a specific incident when Virender Sehwag was injured and Ajanta Mendis was causing problems for the batsmen. Kohli, then a young player full of energy, scored fifty runs and asked Harbhajan how he played. Harbhajan told him he played very well. Kohli expressed regret, saying he should have batted longer. Harbhajan admired Kohli’s confidence and passion for the game.

The Challenge from Harbhajan
Harbhajan also shared that in Kohli’s early career, he faced difficulties, particularly against Fidel Edwards during the West Indies tour. Kohli was frequently getting out to LBW and short balls, which made him doubt his abilities. Harbhajan advised Kohli that if he didn’t score 10,000 runs, he would be disappointing himself. Harbhajan believed Kohli had the potential to achieve this milestone and emphasized that failing to do so would be Kohli’s own fault.