Kapil Dev begins a new innings

by Amitjha | September 24, 2008 at 09:34 pm

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Kapil Dev today joined territorial army, to promote the youth to participate in this wing of force.This wing helps the regular army in its rescue operations and work hand in hand with army.the joining of famous cricketer , world record holder of highest wicket taking for so many years and winner of world cup ,is going to be a big boost for the army.In recent years army is facing the shortage of officers and choice of army as career preference amongst youth is going down.

Veteran cricketer Kapil Dev was decorated with the rank of honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army at a colourful ceremony at Army headquarters here on Wednesday. The honour was conferred on him by the Army Chief, General Deepak Kapoor.

Speaking on the occasion, Kapil Dev said: “It is truly a proud moment for me. I will try to do my best in the second innings. Whatever instructions are given to me by my bosses I will try to fulfil them. It is the duty of every citizen to strengthen his or her country.” Kapil, who led the victorious World Cup cricket team in 1983, donned the army uniform as he is now part of the 150 Territorial Army (Infantry) battalion of the Punjab Regiment.

While Kapil will not take part in the training of the Territorial Army, he will act as a “brand ambassador” for the armed forces.