Kapil Dev, Gaganjeet Bhullar to feature in charity golf match at DGC on July 11

Top golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar and former cricketers Kapil Dev and Murali Kartik will tee-off on the iconic Delhi Golf Club (DGC) on July 11 for a charity match to lift funds for battle towards the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fund-raiser, in help of Magic Bus’ Covid-19 aid efforts, will likely be performed over 18 holes on the newly-renovated DGC.

The ‘Champions For A Cause – Charity Golf Match’ will see legendary pacer Kapil Dev, an avid golfer, group up with nine-time Asian Tour winner and Arjuna Awardee Bhullar.

The group of Kapil and Gaganjeet will likely be up towards former India spinner Kartik and two-time winner on the European Tour, Sharma, who was additionally the 2018 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner.

“When the country is facing such challenges, it is our duty to do whatever little we can to help. It is a great initiative and as a sportsman it also gives me the added thrill of competing with the best pro players in the country,” Kapil, the 1983 World Cup successful captain mentioned.

The charity match, additionally that includes a set of on-course challenges to lift extra charitable funds, will likely be carried out beneath strict pointers outlined by the federal government to include the unfold of the contagious illness, which has contaminated near 30,000 individuals in Delhi.

The occasion goals to lift a minimum of Rs 1 crore in help of Magic Bus.

“It is wonderful that cricket and golf are getting together for this noble cause. If ever there was a need to rebuild communities, it is now and I just feel blessed to be able to contribute,” mentioned Bhullar.

This can also be prone to be the primary sporting occasion to be held within the nation because the COVID-19 pandemic introduced all sporting actions to a grinding halt.