India, Oct. 29 -- Bhoomika Sharma

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has expressed his happiness at golf gaining wider recognition in India, highlighting the sport's growing appeal among the country's corporate community as BT Golf entered its 27th season.

Kapil Dev, President of DP World PGTI, said the association would provide more members of India Inc with an opportunity to experience golf and understand the values of discipline, patience and sportsmanship associated with the game.

He also remarked that he had made more friends through golf than he had during his cricket career, highlighting how the sport brings people together beyond professional boundaries.

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