FORMER all-rounder Kapil Dev, who led India to its first cricket World Cup win in 1983, has been appointed president of the Professional Golf Tour of India.
The switch in sports will enable Dev’s “valuable experience as a professional sportsman” to drive “the further growth of Indian professional golf,” said PGTI chief executive, Uttam Singh Mundy.
Dev, 65, was one of the world’s greatest all-rounders and ended his glittering career in 1994 with 434 Test wickets and 5,248 runs.
The World Cup final upset victory at Lord’s against the West Indies triggered a cricket revolution in India.
He later focused on golf and welcomed the post as it would enable him to “spend more time with my golfing friends and play a little more”. (AFP)
Sachin Tendulkar of India celebrates his 50th Test century during day 4 of the 1st Test match between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park on December 19, 2010 in Centurion, South Africa. Photo by Duif du Toit / Gallo Images/Getty Images
Cheteshwar Pujara of India celebrates after reaching his century during day one of the Fourth Test match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
