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Harmanpreet Singh Lauds Virat Kohli's Discipline: "Mindset is the Same"

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed deep admiration for cricketer Virat Kohli's dedication and work ethic after a recent meeting. Singh highlighted that despite their different sports, elite athletes share a core mindset of discipline and continuous improvement for the nation. The article also details the opening phase of the IPL 2026 schedule, set to begin on March 28. The first phase will feature 20 matches across 10 venues, starting with defending champions RCB hosting SRH in Bengaluru.

Key Points: Harmanpreet Singh Praises Virat Kohli's Work Ethic & Discipline

  • Hockey captain praises Kohli's discipline
  • Athletes share mindset across sports
  • IPL 2026 schedule announced
  • Season starts March 28 in Bengaluru
  • 20 matches across 10 venues in first phase
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"Good conversation, good vibes...": Harmanpreet Singh praises Virat Kohli's discipline

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh shares his admiration for Virat Kohli's dedication, highlighting the shared mindset of elite athletes across sports.

"Different sports, but the mindset is the same, stay disciplined, keep improving, and give your best for India. - Harmanpreet Singh"

Bengaluru, March 25

India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh shared his admiration for Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli after the two recently met, highlighting the similarities in mindset across different sports.

Taking to Instagram, Harmanpreet expressed his respect for Kohli's dedication and work ethic, emphasising how elite athletes across disciplines share a common approach to excellence.

"Really nice catching up with Virat Kohli paji. Always respect the way he carries himself and the effort he puts into his game every single day," he wrote.

Despite belonging to different sporting arenas, Harmanpreet noted that the core principles of success remain the same.

"Different sports, but the mindset is the same, stay disciplined, keep improving, and give your best for India. Good conversation, good vibes," he added.

IPL 2026 is set to begin on March 28, with franchises gearing up for another highly competitive edition of the league.

On March 11, BCCI announced the schedule for the first phase of the 2026 IPL edition, which is to be played from March 28 to April 12. The 19th edition of the biggest T20 league on the globe will commence when defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

A total of 20 matches will be played across 10 venues: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.

Following the opening encounter on Saturday, the Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

The first double-header of the season will take place on April 4, 2026, when Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians in the afternoon match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, followed by Gujarat Titans taking on Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Rajasthan Royals will begin their home campaign in Guwahati, where they will host Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Punjab Kings (PBKS), meanwhile, will play their early home fixtures at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh.

During the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play five home matches in Bengaluru and two in Raipur. Punjab Kings will play four home matches in New Chandigarh and three in Dharamshala, while Rajasthan Royals will play three home matches in Guwahati and four in Jaipur.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Love this crossover! While the article shifts to IPL details, the core message is beautiful. The mindset of excellence transcends the sport. Hope more young athletes take inspiration from both Kohli and Harmanpreet.
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Rohit P
Respect from one captain to another. But honestly, the article feels a bit disjointed. It starts with this nice meeting and then just dumps the full IPL schedule. Could have been two separate pieces.
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Priya S
"Paji" 😊 That's so sweet and respectful. It's these small cultural touches that make it special. Their conversation must have been amazing. True legends, both on and off the field.
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Michael C
The work ethic is universal. Whether it's hockey or cricket, the path to the top is paved with the same dedication. Good to see mutual respect. Now, can't wait for the IPL to start! RCB fan here.
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Kavya N
Sometimes we focus only on cricket stars, but our hockey team is world-class! Harmanpreet Singh is an incredible leader. This meeting highlights that all our athletes deserve equal admiration. Jai Hind!

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