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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Anil Kumble roped in by Karnataka on wildlife board

BANGALORE: After his successful first innings on the cricket field, Anil Kumble is all set for a second innings,
Jumbo, as Kumble is nicknamed, has got an opportunity to pursue his other passion -- protecting wildlife - by becoming the new vice-chairman of the state wildlife board. The post is in the rank of minister of state. The man who loves tigers plans to use his cricketing popularity and glamour quotient to save wildlife in the state. He talks to TOI about his new assignment.