Legendary spinner Shane Warne has been appointed a mentor to the Rajasthan Royals prior to the 2020 IPL, in addition to his current role as the team’s brand ambassador. Warne has been associated with IPL since its inception in 2008 and led the team to its only title win in that inaugural year. As the team’s mentor, Warne will work alongside head coach Andrew McDonald, with whom he was teammates in Victoria from 2003 to 2007.
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“In my dual role, it’s always a great feeling to be back with the Royals, my team, my family. It’s exciting to work on all the elements of this franchise that I love, ”Warne said in a press release.
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“We have worked to achieve our vision of becoming a global team that fans around the world love and follow. This season I am looking forward to working as a Team Mentor and joining an excellent backroom staff in Zubin Bharucha (Director of Cricket) and Andrew McDonald. Hopefully we can have a successful season and accomplish great things in the months ahead. “
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Warne will work with the Royals management team to strengthen their international fan base. He will also campaign for Royals philanthropic initiatives focused on empowering women with the Royal Rajasthan Foundation, the franchise’s CSR arm.
In addition to Warne’s appointment, Chief Operating Officer Jake Lush McCrum said: “He is one of the sports greats of all time and he is very special to us here at the Rajasthan Royals. Shane is someone who exemplifies our vision of driving innovation and we are delighted to have him with us supporting the growth of our franchise globally while motivating our players for success on the field. “
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