Rajasthan Royals | Indian Premier League (IPL) Cricket Team
The Pink City of Jaipur is represented by the Rajasthan Royals. At first glance, this team will appear as the underdog. But beware, it is the only team to have a player who will also coach the team. And it is none other than the spin wizard from Down Under - Shane Warne. Warne is also the only non-Indian cricketer to lead a side in the IPL.
The team may not have an Icon Player but it manages a roll call of some of the finest talent in cricket. India's Mohammad Kaif and Munaf Patel will rub shoulders with the likes of Graeme Smith, Justin Langer and Younus Khan. Owned by the Emerging Media Group, the Royals will also field many of India's young guns. The team logo has a lion citing the power of the Royals and the war horn which denotes a war cry. The team will reflect Rajput values of courage and valour.
Considered by many in the inaugral season to be a team of no hopers. This side shocked the world by winning the league. Unfortunately the top two players from last season are out of the frame so the team may well struggle but didn't they say that last year. With Shane Warne in charge expect the unexpected.
Latest acquisition: One of the high-profile buys for Rajasthan Royals is the thunderbolt paceman Shaun Tait. The young express bowler is fighting self-doubts and exile to come back on the big stage. .
Captain-coach combination: Shane Warne. The spin magician casts a spell around his team and manages to coax the best out of everybody. Last year he singlehandedly inspired his side to the title. His little-known players managed to raise their performance level and take it to a new high. In the background his old friend, Darren Berry does all the research on the rivals, while Warne plots the moves.
Last year's results: Played: 14, Won: 6, Lost: 7. 1 abandoned game
DATE |
FIXTURES |
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March 13 2010 |
Mumbai Indians |
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March 15 2010 |
Delhi Daredevils |
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March 18 2010 |
Bangalore RC |
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March 20 2010 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
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March 24 2010 |
Kings XI Punjab |
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March 26 2010 |
Deccan Chargers |
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March 28 2010 |
Chennai Super Kings |
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March 31 2010 |
Delhi Daredevils |
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April 03 2010 |
Chennai Super Kings |
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April 05 2010 |
Deccan Chargers |
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April 072010 |
Kings XI Punjab |
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April 11 2010 |
Mumbai Indians |
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April 15 2010 |
Bangalore RC |
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April 17 2010 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Rajasthan Royals News
CAPE TOWN: Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders took one point each from a game that was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Newlands because of intermittent rain on Saturday. This was the second game to be abandoned this year and the third overall in DLF IPL competition.
With three points and a Net Run Rate of + 1.067, Chennai Super Kings rose to the third place in the table behind the two undefeated sides in the competition, Deccan Chargers (six points) and Delhi Daredevils (four points).
Mumbai Indians, with three points and an NRR of +0.175, are in fourth place ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders (three points, NRR -0.887) and Rajasthan Royals (three points, -1.875). Kings XI Punjab (NRR -0.364) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (NRR -0.519) bring up the rear.
Mumbai Indians v Deccan Chargers
The turning point of the match came in the first over after the tactical time-out during the second innings. Tendulkar and Duminy were going great guns before the break. The duo added 72 runs in seven overs before the break, placing Mumbai on top. After the time-out, Tendulkar mis-hit an inside-out shot off Ojha straight to Gibbs in the 11th over, giving Deccan an opening.
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore
DURBAN, Friday 24 April 2009 - Ravi Bopara led from the front with a fine 84 to lead the Kings XI Punjab to a seven-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bangaolore in Durban last night (Friday), lifting them off the bottom of the DLF IPL.
Rajasthan Royals Video
Watch the video Rajasthan Royals promotional song Halla Bol (DLF IPL 2 -2009) Shilpa Shetty Shane Warne
