भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिञ्जयः। अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च॥
bhavan bhishmash cha karnash cha kripash cha samitinjayah ashvatthama vikarnash cha saumadattis tathaiva cha
Translation
Yourself (Drona), Bhishma, Karna, Kripa who is always victorious in battle, Ashvatthama, Vikarna, and the son of Somadatta (Bhurishrava).
Commentary
Duryodhana places Drona first in the list of his great warriors as a mark of respect. By naming Bhishma, Karna, and other legendary fighters, he tries to boost confidence in his own army's strength.
couragedutycourage