Former Indian cricket captains and coaches, Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid, along with ICC match referee Javagal Srinath and Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon, conducted a seminar for match referees at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The seminar focused on various aspects of managing cricket matches and included valuable insights from the experienced cricketers.
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns about the scheduling of the 2024 IPL season, which concludes just days before the start of the T20 World Cup. Singh highlighted the need for 4-5 practice games for the Indian team before the tournament, while former teammate Anil Kumble believes the IPL matches provide sufficient preparation for the global event. Kumble also commented on the departure of England players from the IPL ahead of the playoffs, acknowledging that each country has its own approach to preparing for major tournaments.
Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble reveals how Vijay Mallya, former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, insisted on bringing him to the team during the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League. Despite not being included in the initial list of icon players, Mallya’s declaration of Kumble as his ‘Bangalore boy’ at the auction ensured his acquisition by the RCB at his base price. Kumble remained with the team for three seasons, making 42 appearances and capturing 45 wickets.
