Cricketing icon Kapil Dev is set to headline PlayCom 2025 with a powerful session titled “Leadership & Life Beyond the Pitch”, where he will share profound insights on resilience, leadership, and the enduring lessons of sport that transcend the boundary line.

Organised by The Hindu Group’s Sportstar in partnership with KPMG India, the Business of Sports Summit will be held on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event promises to be a key gathering of athletes, policymakers, and industry leaders exploring the intersection of sport, business, and culture.

Kapil Dev, India’s legendary 1983 World Cup-winning captain, will bring a unique perspective to the summit. Since retiring from cricket in 1994, he has built a multifaceted legacy that reaches far beyond his on-field achievements. His entrepreneurial journey began with Dev Musco Lighting Pvt. Ltd, a venture that revolutionised stadium lighting across India. Today, as the sole owner, he continues to influence sports infrastructure through innovation and foresight.

Beyond cricket, Kapil has played a pivotal role in elevating golf in India. As president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), his initiatives include launching the prestigious Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational, one of the richest events in the domestic circuit. His international presence at tournaments like the Dunhill Links further underscores his commitment to the broader sporting ecosystem.

At PlayCom 2025, Kapil’s fireside chat will delve into how values honed through sport — such as discipline, adaptability, and teamwork — apply to business, leadership, and national growth. His reflections aim to inspire not just athletes, but entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers across sectors.

The summit will also feature panels on investment in sports, governance, innovation, and the growing economic impact of sport in India. With backing from the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, various state governments, and corporate partners like JK Tyre, PlayCom 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event for the future of Indian sport.

For Kapil Dev, a symbol of India’s sporting evolution, the session is not just a retrospective — it’s a vision statement for the next generation of leaders both on and off the field.