WARNE APPOINTED RAJASTHAN MENTOR IPL 2018

Warne appointed Rajasthan Royals mentor ahead of IPL 2018

Shane Waene has been appointed the mentor of  Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 11^th Edition of Indian Premier League , the franchise confirmed on Tuesday Feb 13. The legendary legspinner captained Royals from 2008 to 2011 and led them to the tile win in the inaugural edition .

Shane Warner Says :

 “I am very happy and excited to be back with the Rajasthan Royals who I believe hold a very special place in my cricketing journey”. Warne said about the appointment. “I am overwhelmed by the love and affection showered on  me by the franchise and fans of Rajasthan Royals.” Said the man with a golden arm.

“ We have a strong young and energetic bunch of boys and I am looking forward to work with them.”

Royaks also brought Mumbai batsman Zubin Barucha back into their fold. Barucha, who was part of the Royals think-tank during 2008, has been appointed the franchise’s head of cricket

Bharucha stressed they’ll be looking to groom some young talent with Warne. “We have always looked to groom talent at Rajasthan Royals and it will be no different this time,” he pointed out .

Royaks will be back for the 11^th edition after serving a two-year ban following the spot-fixing fiasco in 2013. In 2015, the franchise was banned after the Lodha Panel inquiry .