Sundar Raman was a top professional, says RCB owner Vijay Mallya

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore owner Vijay Mallya on Tuesday termed Sundar Raman as a top professional.

Reacting to the news of his resignation as IPL COO, Mallya said Raman contributed to what the IPL is today.

The 59-year-old took to social micro-blogging site to express his opinion on Raman's high-profile exit.

Am sorry to see IPL loose Sundar Raman. He was a top professional with integrity and contribute — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) November 3, 2015

contributed to what the IPL is today. I only hope that he will be replaced by an equally competent professional.

— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) November 3, 2015

The controversial cricket administrator's resignation was accept by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and he is expected to end his association with the Indian board on November 5.

According to ESPNCricinfo, Raman was told by Manohar to resign voluntarily or face the sack during BCCI's annual general meeting on November 9.

Raman submitted his resignation on Monday during a meeting with Manohar in Nagpur.