Former Indian Cricket Captain Anil Kumble today pulled out of this weekend's Indian Premier League auction, citing his involvement in cricket administration and other commitments. The legendary leg-spinner led the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team in the last two editions of IPL and took it to the final in 2009 and third position in 2010, leading to Champions League qualification in both the years.In an IPL release, Kumble said, he wish to withdraw from the players auction for IPL-4 scheduled for 8th and 9th of this month in Bangalore because of business commitments, his association with cricket administration and wildlife in various capacities.Kumble was not retained by RCB for this season and was among those players put up for auction with a reserved price of USD 4, 00,000.
News On AIR | January 4, 2011 12:19 PM
Anil Kumble pulls out of Indian Premier League auction