Malinga named fast bowling coach of Rajasthan Royals
Sri Lankan veteran Lasith Malinga will return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a fast bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals, the franchise announced on Friday.
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IPL 2022: Lasith Malinga Appointed Rajasthan Royals' Fast Bowling Coach
Former Sri Lanka paceman Lasith Malinga was appointed as the new fast bowling coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR), ahead of the upcoming season of the cash-rich league. Malinga will join RR's management staff consisting of his former Sri Lanka teammate Kumara Sangakkara, who is the Director of Cricket as the franchise. Malinga, who won four IPL titles with the Mumbai Indians, last featured in the tournament during the 2019 season. Notably, Malinga is the leading wicket-taker in the history of the IPL with 170 dismissals to his name.
Virender Sehwag Tags Ravichandran Ashwin In Hilarious Tweet After Amendments In Cricket Laws
Trust Virender Sehwag to always see the funny side of things. The former India opener tagged Ravichandran Ashwin in his latest tweet, congratulating the India off-spinner after MCC, the custodian of cricket laws, amended some laws of the game on Wednesday. One of the noted ones was its decision to move the law relating to run outs at non-striker's end from "unfair play" section besides completely banning the use of saliva to shine the ball in amendments to its 2022 code that will come into effect in October. Run outs at non-striker's end have often triggered heated debates on spirit of the game and several players like India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have advocated for it as a fair mode of dismissal.
Shane Warne Gave Me A Huge Platform In IPL's 1st Season: Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja was already an U-19 World Cup champion when he joined the Rajasthan Royals camp in the first edition of IPL back in 2008 but it was Shane Warne's belief in the youngster's ability that made him an instant hit among fans. Royals won the first IPL and Jadeja did play his part, albeit as a finisher, slogging his way into Warne's good books and was named ‘The Rockstar'. As the world mourned the shocking death of 52-year-old Warne in Thailand's Koh Samui, Jadeja, it seemed, is still trying to fathom the reality of the tragedy that has hit millions of cricket fans hard.
Rajasthan Royals pay tribute to their first captain late Shane Warne
Rajasthan Royals on Saturday paid glowing tributes to late Shane Warne, saying the Australian spin legend had shaped the values of the franchise and impacted the careers of many players during his stint as captain in the Indian Premier League. Warne played 55 matches for Rajasthan Royals between 2008 and 2011. He led the side to the IPL title in the inaugural edition in 2008.
Shane Warne's Only IPL Franchise Rajasthan Royals' Moving Tribute For The Australian Legend
Shane Warne's one and only IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals paid a moving a tribute to the legendary Australian cricketer who died of “suspected heart attack” at the age of 52 on Friday (March 4, 2022). Warne led “underdogs” Rajasthan Royals to the IPL title in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League back in 2008. That triumph 14 years ago remains RR's only IPL title till date. Warne played 55 matches for the Royals between 2008 and 2011 and was instrumental in grooming a host of young Indian cricketers who were part of the Royals' squad during that period. The legendary leg-spinner had a special liking for Ravindra Jadeja and Yusuf Pathan, both of whom had major roles to play in the initial success of the Royals in the IPL. Warne also served as the mentor of the Royals after he decided to hang his boots as a player.
IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals Appoint Steffan Jones As High Performance Fast Bowling Coach
Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced the appointment of Steffan Jones as the franchise's high performance fast bowling coach. The 48-year-old former pacer from Wales, had previously served as the team's fast bowling coach in 2019. As part of his new role, Jones will be responsible for providing high quality training, guidance and support to all bowlers who are part of the Royals' set-up throughout the year, with a focus on the off-season and in the build up to the IPL season, a media released stated. Jones will be working with the team during their pre-season camp to be held from March 7 to 10 at the Royals' High Performance Centre in Nagpur, post which he will remain with the squad, helping the bowlers prepare for the upcoming season.
Watch: MS Dhoni Is Almost Unrecognisable In This New Star Sports Teaser
Former India skipper MS Dhoni is currently out of action, having announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020. The veteran wicketkeeper will now be seen in action during the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ahead of the start of the tournament, the broadcaster of the IPL, Star Sports, shared a sneak peek of MS Dhoni's new look, presumably for a promotional video, on social media. In the promos, Dhoni can be seen donning khaki shirt and pant, in what appears to be a bus driver's uniform.