Harbhajan Singh Swaps Cricket For Golf In New Venture
Champion off-spinner shows his versatility moving from cricket pitch to golf greens
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Former Indian cricket star Harbhajan Singh appears to be trading his cricket ball for a golf ball as he ventures into a new sporting arena. The ace off-spinner recently shared a post on Instagram showing his golf skills with the caption: “From pitch perfect, to pin perfect⛳🏏” along with hashtags #KDGT2025 #GolfforAll #Golf #Bhajji #TeeUpEquality.
The Instagram images show Harbhajan in golf attire, demonstrating his swing on what appears to be a golf course. The post hints at his participation in the Kapil Dev Golf Tournament 2025 (KDGT2025), suggesting the former cricketer is embracing golf with the same passion he once displayed on cricket fields around the world.
Harbhajan’s New Sporting Challenge
The tournament mentioned in his post, KDGT2025, is associated with cricket legend Kapil Dev, who himself has become an avid golfer post his illustrious cricket career. This connection between former cricket teammates transitioning to golf demonstrates how many cricketers find golf a natural second sporting love after their cricket careers.
Cricket Legend Turned Golfer
Harbhajan Singh is not new to transitions. Throughout his remarkable cricket career spanning over two decades, he evolved from a young prodigy to one of India’s most successful bowlers. With 417 Test wickets and 269 ODI wickets, Harbhajan established himself as one of India’s greatest off-spinners.
Singh made his Test debut against Australia in 1998 and was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. His aggressive bowling style and fighting spirit earned him the nickname ‘The Turbanator.’
Promoting Golf In India
The hashtag #TeeUpEquality in Harbhajan’s post suggests his commitment to promoting equal opportunities in golf, a sport traditionally associated with exclusivity. By lending his name and fame to this cause, Harbhajan appears to be advocating for greater diversity and inclusion in the sport.
This aligns with a growing trend of making golf more accessible to people from diverse backgrounds, breaking down barriers of entry that have historically kept many from participating in the sport. As a celebrity with massive following, Harbhajan’s involvement could significantly boost these efforts.
The KDGT2025 tournament will likely see more former cricketers and sports personalities come together, creating an interesting blend of cricket nostalgia and golfing enthusiasm, all while promoting the greater cause of making golf accessible to all.
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