Former Indian cricket captain and World Cup winner Kapil Dev recently made a flight truly special by pinning the captain’s stripes onto the uniform of a newly promoted IndiGo pilot, Captain Priyanka. This touching gesture, shared by IndiGo on their official X account, captured a significant moment in Captain Priyanka’s career.
The airline captioned the heartwarming post with, “Becoming a Captain is no small feat and having Mr. Kapil Dev pin her stripes made Captain Priyanka’s achievement a moment she’ll always treasure. There’s indeed no better way to say Hello, Captain! #goIndiGo.” The post resonated widely, garnering over 9,000 views and numerous congratulatory messages from passengers and cricket enthusiasts alike.
Many social media users expressed their admiration for the moment, with one recalling, “This was the Goa to Delhi flight on 26th September. I was on board and even saw Kapil sir arrive at Delhi airport.” Another user beautifully commented, “From a winning captain to a new captain!” The symbolism of one captain honoring another clearly struck an emotional chord with many, leading to heartfelt wishes like “Quite remarkable! Best wishes to Priyanka!” and “Excellent. Congratulations and best wishes to the new crew.” The moment was widely described as a “lifetime memory” and “truly beautiful,” underscoring the significance of Kapil Dev’s gracious act.