IPL History: RCB's 2009 finalist XI - Where are they now?

#5 Vinay Kumar and Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble- Image Courtesy (BCCI/IPLT20.com)

The Ranji superstar from Karnataka played for RCB in five seasons (2008-10, 2012-13) picking up more than 70 wickets in the period. Apart from this, Vinay Kumar enjoyed successful stints as captain of the Karnataka Ranji Team winning two consecutive Ranji Trophies in 2014 and 2015.

He has also played for Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders where he enjoyed limited success. Even after not playing IPL, he has continued to represent the state in the domestic tournaments.

If RCB made a comeback in 2009, it was mainly due to the efforts of Anil Kumble as captain. He led from the front taking 21 wickets at an economy of 5.86 with best figures of 5/5. He played his last IPL in 2010 finishing with 45 wickets in 42 matches.

From then on, he has held a lot of respectable positions. He was the president of the KSCA for a brief period after which he was appointed as the chairman of ICC Cricket Committee. He was also the head coach of the Indian team for a year.

In the recent past, he is seen in media as a cricket analyst as well as a commentator. In March 2019, he was re-appointed as the chairman of ICC Cricket Committee for a final term.