Former India captain and mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Anil Kumble, was on Monday appointed chief mentor of Mumbai Indians.
Kumble made it clear in a statement that his company, Tenvic Sports will be working closely with the Mumbai Indians. Commenting on his appointment, Kumble said, "In my discussion with Reliance [ Get Quote ] Group Management, I find that they have a great and compelling vision for sports in this country, which aligns with my venture Tenvic Sports' aspirations in making 'sports' as the main catalyst of youth development.
"Mumbai Indians is a very competitive team in the IPL with high-profile players and committed owners. It's my honour to join the Mumbai Indians as chief mentor and to align our joint interest in making sports as an important agenda in youth development. I look forward to the new assignment," he said, in a statement.
Mumbai Indians' owner Nita Ambani said, "In Anil Kumble we have a new Chief Mentor who has extensive cricketing knowledge not only as a player of international stature but also as an able administrator. He is one of India's leading sporting icons and we have great pleasure in having him on board."
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