Rajasthan Royals (RR) reached the IPL final this season. However, Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a loss in the final against Gujarat Titans (GT). Rajasthan Royals (RR) have become the champion in the first edition of IPL. Shane Warne was the Rajasthan Royals (RR) team captain at the time. Under the leadership of Shane Warne, Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the 2008 IPL title. The former Australian bowler died in March this year. Following the death of the 52-year-old, there was a wave of mourning throughout the cricket world.
Shane Warne inspired many young players during his illustrious career. Former Rajasthan Royals (RR) player Mahipal Lomror is also included in this list. However, Mahipal Lomror is now part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Now this player has shared a phrase related to Shane Warne. He recounted how he was not fully fit during a match. But thanks to Shane Warne, he got a chance to play in that game. Mahipal Lomror said that Shane Warne was such a person, that he used to fill the players with enthusiasm after only 2 minutes of speaking.
Mahipal Lomror said that Shane Warne played a big role in my IPL debut. At the time he was with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) team, Shane Warne was the mentor for our team. He said that when he was only 16 or 17 years old, I hurt my thumb before the game. But Shane Warne told the team management that if I can bowl 2-3 overs then he should be included in the playing XI. He showed confidence in me at that time. He also said that Shane Warne was rich in talent. It is worth noting that until last season Mahipal Lomror was part of Rajasthan Royals (RR). But this year at the Mega Auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) got Mahipal Lomror for Rs.95 lakhs.