AgenciesNew Delhi: Having inspired thousands of youth in the country to pick up a bat and ball, formr Indian captain Kapil Dev now hopes to inspire them to lift a gun to protect the nation.
Kapil, who was inducted into the Territorial Army five months ago, underwent first of his three-day battle efficiency test here beginning Friday.
“The battle efficiency test will include firing practice,” an army official said.
Kapil Dev, who scripted history by leading the Indian team to victory in the 1983 World Cup, was commissioned into the 150 TA (Infantry) battalion of the Punjab Regiment.
The 50-year-old legendary cricketer is now an honorary Lieutenant Colonel. He received his badges of rank from the Indian Army chief on Sep 24, 2008.
The Territorial Army is a part-time citizen’s force which functions as a “vital adjunct” to the regular army.
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