Anil Kumble, the former Indian legspinner who also captained Royal Challengers Bangalore, has withdrawn from this weekend’s IPL auction, citing business commitments. He had been among the 22 players with the highest reserve price of US$400,000 for the IPL auction to be held in Bangalore.
“I wish to withdraw from the players auction for IPL IV scheduled for the 8th and 9th of January 2011 in Bangalore,” Kumble said in a press release. “I have enjoyed my stint at the IPL so far and thank all concerned for the support extended.”
Kumble retired from international cricket in 2008, and remains India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests (619) and one-dayers (337). In November 2010, Kumble won the elections to become president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, and he is also the vice-chairman of the state’s wildlife board.
In the IPL, Bangalore had a forgettable inaugural season under Rahul Dravid, and started poorly in 2009 with Kevin Pietersen at the helm. Kumble took over as leader midway through that season and helped turn round Bangalore’s form, taking them to the final, and also captained them to the semi-finals last year.
The IPL’s chief operating officer Sundar Raman tweeted that Kumble’s absence will be felt. “Jumbo [Kumble’s nickname] will be missed in IPL. Been an inspiration for many youngsters.”
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Oscar Hero A.R Rahman turns 45
Allah Rakha Rahman a film music composer, musician and a singer who was born in Chennai on 6 January 1966, Tamil Nadu. His father R. K. Shekhar, was a Chennai based composer and conductor for Malayalam films.
Rahman started his career as a keyboard player and an arranger in bands such as “Roots”, with childhood friend and percussionist Sivamani, John Anthony, Suresh Peters, JoJo and Raja. Rahman is the founder of the Chennai-based rock group, “Nemesis Avenue”. He began early training in music under Master Dhanraj. At the age of 11, he joined, as a keyboardist, the troupe of Ilaiyaraaja.
His film career started in 1992, when he began the Panchathan Record Inn a music recording and mixing studio attached to the backyard of his house. He initially composed scores for documentaries, jingles for advertisements and Indian Television channels and other projects.
In 1992 Director Mani Ratnam approached him to compose the score and soundtrack film Roja, which fetched Rajat Kamal award for Best Music Director at the National Film Awards. Then his success story continues to Oscar and keeps going.
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Jan 11
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Siruthai Movie latest photos
Kollywood new up coming movie ‘Siruthai’ Directed by Siva , music Director Vidya Sagar , Movie main cast star Karthi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Santhanam, are playing lead roles in this movie.
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Indian cricket team practised at the Newlands stadium in Cape Town on Janurary 1, 2011 on the eve of the third test between South Africa and India, Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun a budding cricketer had some time at the nets. Unlike his father, Arjun is left hander.
Arjun, with his left-arm Chinaman, had a good bowl at Sreesanth who relished hitting the rubber ball into the stands for the guards to bring it back. After a while, Sachin himself took the ball to give his son some batting practice.
Arjun had a good time batting, bowling and running around the beautiful ground. A few other Indian players joined and took turns to play with Arjun, such as Virender Sehwag.
Actor Surya along with Vivek Oberoi was spotted playing the opening match of doubles tennis on Monday (3rd January 2011) at the Aircel Chennai Open. Surya teamed with Rohan Bopanna, while Vivek teamed with Pakistani player Aisam Querishi.
The match between the duos created great curiosity, on who will be winning the match. Finally Surya lost the match with a difference of seven points. On losing the match Surya said “Vivek calls me Anna, so how can I make my brother lose the match that too in my place Chennai”.
It is known that Surya endorses Aircel in Tamilnadu the main sponsors of the tournament. Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes and Somdev Devvarman also took part in the play-offs.