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Cricket IPL Update - Shane Warne announces IPL retirement

By Live From newsdesk
Updated Friday, 06 May 2011 16:05:11 - IST (UTC +5:30)

Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne's announces his retirement as a player from IPL. He most likely continue to support Rajasthan as a coach or advisor in the future.
"Yes this is my last year playing IPL - please come down and support RR last 2 home games v Chennai & Bangalore ! We need your help !!!!", Warne wrote on Twitter. He confirmed that this meant he would not play any more professional cricket matches after this IPL. "A big thank you to everyone that has helped me - supported me through all the ups and downs - hope you have enjoyed watching me play," he added.
Rajasthan Royals cricket team released a statement admiring Warne for his involvement while making clear his retirement as a player was not the end of his association with the franchise. "Shane Warne has been an integral part of Rajasthan Royals for the last four years," Raghu Iyer, the chief marketing officer, said. "He has been instrumental in nurturing young talent in the team and making Rajasthan Royals a formidable force in IPL. He will continue his association with the Royals in coming years and will offer his invaluable guidance to young players.
"We are looking forward to him assuming a larger role in the team and continuing adding value to the team's success."

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