India’s 23-year-old badminton star, Lakshya Sen, has expressed his ambition to become the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton. Sen, who recently impressed audiences with his remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics 2024, revealed his admiration for Kohli’s contributions to Indian cricket during an appearance on The Ranveer Show.
Lakshya Sen, who dazzled viewers with his gameplay on his way to the semifinals, faced heartbreaking losses to Viktor Axelsen and Lee Zii Jia, narrowly missing out on a medal. Despite these setbacks, Sen remains focused on his goal to elevate badminton in India to new heights, much like Kohli has done for cricket.
I Aim to Be the Virat Kohli of Badminton, Says Lakshya Sen
During the interview, Lakshya Sen was asked about comparisons between his backhand and Kohli’s iconic ‘Shot of the Century’ against Haris Rauf in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Sen responded with enthusiasm, stating, “Why not! He’s done so much for Indian cricket. I also want to become the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton in the future.”
Lakshya Sen’s journey to the semifinals marked a historic milestone as he became the first Indian men’s badminton player to achieve this feat at the Olympics, solidifying his position as a trailblazer in the sport.
