Media Release

Dated: Jan 3, 2010

Mumbai: Former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Anil Kumble on Monday announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming DLF Indian Premier League Auction 2011.

The legendary Indian leg-spinner cited business commitments, including his association with cricket and wildlife in various capacities as the reasons for the withdrawal.

“I wish to withdraw from the players auction for IPL IV scheduled for the 8th and 9th of January 2011 in Bangalore.”

“I have enjoyed my stint at the IPL so far and thank all concerned for the support extended,” Kumble said.

The former Indian skipper was largely responsible for RCB’s turn around in the Indian Premier League. After being named captain in IPL 2009 season, Kumble led his team to the final of the Twenty20 extravaganza.

A year later, Kumble inspired his team to third position in the 2010 edition. Consequently, the team qualified for the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 tournament twice under his able leadership. Kumble also took 45 wickets in the three editions of Indian Premier League to reaffirm his dominance even in the shortest version of the game.

It must be noted that Kumble, India’s leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, won the election for the post of President of the KSCA in November 2010.

N. Srinivasan

Hony. Secretary

BCCI