Kapil Dev on the Current Situation
Former indian captain and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev, who is currently serving as the president of the Professional golf Tour of india (PGTI), addressed speculation regarding Bangladeshi players.
He clarified that no immediate decision has been taken on excluding Bangladeshi golfers from the PGTI Tour.
Kapil Dev stated, “We will discuss it. No decision has been taken yet.”
Background: Mustafizur rahman and IPL Exclusion
Mustafizur rahman Out of IPL
Mustafizur rahman was excluded from the indian Premier League (IPL), triggering wider discussions in sports circles.
Following this, the bangladesh cricket board (BCB) decided not to send its team to the upcoming t20 world cup in India.
This development led to speculation about possible repercussions for Bangladeshi athletes in other indian sports tournaments.
Bangladeshi Golfers and PGTI Participation
Strong Presence in PGTI
Several Bangladeshi golfers regularly compete on the PGTI Tour.
Notable names include Jamal Hussain, Mohammad Siddikur Rahman, and Mohammad Akbar Hussain.
Kapil Dev emphasized that the matter of their participation will be discussed internally, and no exclusion decision has been finalized.
Kapil Dev’s Vision: golf Like IPL
Team-Based golf Structure
Kapil Dev spoke during the inauguration of PGTI’s franchise-based golf league, ‘72 The League’.
He highlighted the need for a team-based format in indian golf to boost popularity and competitiveness.
Inspired by the IPL Model
Drawing parallels with cricket, he said the IPL transformed indian cricket by introducing franchises and team dynamics.
Kapil Dev expressed his ambition to replicate similar growth in golf, stating that india needs structural innovation to elevate the sport.
Final Word
As of now, Bangladeshi players continue to participate in the PGTI Tour.
Any future decision will be taken after discussions, with no official announcement made yet.
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