IPL 2022 – Kumar Sangakkara’s tribute message – “Wear it with pride for Warnie. For the franchise. For yourself,” were the words uttered by Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara as he paid tribute to the great Shane Warne ahead of their opening encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Pune. The 2008 champions were led by the great Shane Warne in 2008 where they went on to win the title. Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
IPL 2022: Kumar Sangakkara INSPIRES Sanju Samson & Co with TRIBUTES to Shane Warne ahead of 1st match in Pune – Watch video
“Wear it with pride for Warnie. For the franchise. For yourself”
Before our first game in Pune, @KumarSanga2 had a message for the boys. 🥺💗#RoyalsFamily | #दिलसेरॉयल pic.twitter.com/NH19i3ks5b
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 31, 2022
Seven players presented with debut caps in tribute – Seven players were presented with debut caps while Sangakkara and company remembered Shane Warne. The set of players included Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzivendra Chahal, Shimron Hetmyer and others. The former great lost his life after a cardiac arrest in Malaysia at the start of the month.
Warne remembered for showing faith in young talents – Shane Warne was renowned for showing faith in young players during his spell with the franchise in 2008. Players like Swapnil Asnodkar, Yusuf Pathan, Neeraj Patel, Siddharth Trivedi were some of the unknown quantity players who shined on the big stage as Rajasthan captured glory in 2008.
“Thank you to him for being him; for being the king, for being Warnie.” 💗#RoyalsFamily | @KumarSanga2 pic.twitter.com/4FvV0myd5i
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 30, 2022
IPL 2022: Kumar Sangakkara INSPIRES Sanju Samson & Co with TRIBUTES to Shane Warne ahead of 1st match in Pune – Watch video
Players and management emotional – While players took field in Pune, it is worth reminding that everyone associated with the franchise felt sorry and emotional for the loss of Shane Warne. While Sangakkara was delivering the message, players and coaching staff were seen paying their tributes. While wearing the pink cap of Rajasthan Royals, players were full of determination to do well.
Rajasthan Royals off to perfect start – Rajasthan Royals got off to the best possible start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign as they beat former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match. Captain Sanju Samson scored a blistering 55 off just 27 deliveries to get more than 200 runs on board.
IPL 2022: Kumar Sangakkara INSPIRES Sanju Samson & Co with TRIBUTES to Shane Warne ahead of 1st match in Pune – Watch video
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