b555 Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Shane Warne will quit professional cricket after the Indian Premier League season, the Australian spinner said on Friday. - 0 The spin great, who took 708 test wickets before retiring from international cricket at the end of the 2006-07 Ashes series, has been Rajasthan Royals' captain-cum-coach in the four editions of the cash-rich tournament. "Yes this is my last year playing IPL," Warne posted on his Twitter account. "I will miss the IPL but it's been fun for the last 4 seasons... I've had a great time - but it's time to say goodbye to IPL. "Thanks for kind words re my bowling - but it's 100 per cent my last four games of professional cricket unless we make finals," the 41-year old added. The flamboyant leg-spinner, who led Rajasthan to victory in the inaugural IPL, did not rule out the role of a mentor or coach next season. Warne, who also grabbed 293 wickets in ODIs, has still managed to spin a web around batsmen with his flight and turn and has taken 11 wickets in nine matches this season. Rajasthan Royals are currently ranked fourth in the table with five wins from 10 matches. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/06052011/58/warne-retire-ipl-season.html
IKnowU Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 On cricinfo I read it as Shane Watson retiring for a moment
Ramzz Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 That is why you don't mess with Mumbai Indians Warnie...retire ho ke baag raha hai? :P
asterix Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 God Ki Maar Mein Awwaz Nahin Hoti Par Maar Lagti Zaroor Hain.. Never Ever Take Panga With Goddy..
kubrickian Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 And with him go Rajasthan's Royals chances. This is their last opportunity to win IPL for a long time I think.
Sir john Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 ohh so news will download his all IPL matches warnie spin god
StriKe Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Shane Warne announces IPL retirement The ongoing season of the IPL will be Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne's last one as a player. He will most likely continue to be associated with 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. Warne captained Rajasthan to victory in the inaugural season of the IPL but the franchise's fortunes slumped in the next two seasons. He has played 52 games for Rajasthan so far picking up 56 wickets at an average of 24.66. Rajasthan are currently fourth in the points table in this edition and Warne called on Rajasthan's fans to support them in their last two home games. "We have a spirit in the squad similar to IPL 1 - it would be great to leave on a high - I'm proud of the way we have developed young players," Warne wrote. Australia allrounder Shane Watson, who plays under Warne in the IPL, told ESPNcricinfo in an interview that Warne was keen to leave the game on a winning note, whenever that happened. "I think he's very motivated," Watson said. "After last year the way things panned out for Rajasthan, I think he's very motivated to make sure that whenever he leaves the game he leaves in a really good place. Warney's bowling unbelievably well and has been since the start of the tournament. There's only really one person who's ever been consistently able to do it as a legspinner and he's bowling absolutely beautifully." The team released a statement praising Warne for his contribution 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." Source
ViruRulez Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Rahul Dravid next season's captain for RR or will it be Shane Watson :dontknow:
jibranpatel15 Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 We will miss u as a captain Warne but hope u will cover it by sitting on bench as a coach & that will make our team much stronger. I think Botha will be Captain for Next season
nospam Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 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 !!!! http://twitter.com/#!/warne888/status/66391108330065920
Sir_Afridi Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 Shane Warne will quit professional cricket after the Indian Premier League season, the Australian spinner said on Friday. IPL professional cricket ???:cantstop: Warne did that in 2007
Stuge Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 I'm sure Hurley had a hand in this. She must have been bored with cricket lol.
Stuge Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 IPL professional cricket ??? Warne did that in 2007 hmm ..see even if you play country cricket or local one ..you're called a professional.why because you earn bread and butter from it .
Dark Warrior Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 hmm ..see even if you play country cricket or local one ..you're called a professional.why because you earn bread and butter from it . To whom you're trying to explain, bhaai!! G@@nd me akkal hoti hai kuch logo ko.
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