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Rajasthan Royals set for a Warnie & Bros show

The management wanted Shane Warne to recreate some nostalgia and with it bring along a level of expertise which only a handful of individuals around the world possess.

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Shane Warne’s main role will be to work closely with the senior leaders in the team, particularly the captain, to ensure all areas of strategy and tactics are covered.
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Rajasthan Royals have the magician up their sleeve! Making a comeback in the IPL after a hiatus of two years, Royals have called the Wizard of Oz Shane Warne, who helped Rajasthan Royals win the inaugural edition of IPL. That time Rajasthan Royals didn’t have any batting or bowling stars, yet they beat many star-studded teams because Warne as their coach and the captain inspired a set of youngsters who had little experience and made a good team.

The management wanted Shane Warne to recreate some nostalgia and with it bring along a level of expertise which only a handful of individuals around the world possess.

Moreover, Warne confessed Royals had always been close to his heart. “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. I am overwhelmed by the love and affection showered on me by the franchise and fans of Rajasthan Royals,” said Warne.

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

The Australian led the Royals for three seasons from 2008-11 during which he played 52 games and picked 56 wickets. Later, he continued to be a guiding force for the team.

“We welcome back Shane Warne as Rajasthan Royals mentor. He is a legend of the game and what he has achieved in Rajasthan Royals is unmatchable,” said co-owner Manoj Badale.

Badale shared that it did not take long to persuade and convince Shane Warne for the job. “We didn't really have to convince Warne as he was coming back to his family. From the moment we initiated conversation with him, I guess both sides were equally excited about closing this association,” the co-owner told DNA.

“Warnie is a long standing Royal who is aware of the values and vision of the team and has some great man management skills, the results of which we all have seen in the past. I am sure under his able guidance, the team will bring the best out of themselves,” he added.

Warne will be joined by another Royals old hand in former Mumbai batsman Zubin Bharucha as Head of Cricket. Warne and Bharucha’s association go a long way back to 2008 at Royals.

“Bringing back Shane Warne is also a way to giving back to our fans who have stood by us in trying times. As we are looking to build a strong team that can be in contention for the title, we believe Warne is the right person to mentor the Rajasthan Royals. Zubin has also contributed immensely to the growth of the team and we are happy to have both back on board.  We are excited and looking forward to a successful comeback,” Badale said.

In his role as mentor, Warne will have a multitude of tasks to fulfil, both on and off the field. His main role will be to work closely with the senior leaders in the team, particularly the captain, to ensure all areas of strategy and tactics are covered.

In addition, he will be working with all the spinners to impart technical knowledge in the art of spin. He will also work closely with the marketing and sponsorship teams to ensure certain commitments are fulfilled.

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