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Ravindra Jadeja expresses gratitude for representing Rajasthan Royals, pledging to dedicate IPL 2026 victory to Shane Warne for his lasting impact.
Ravindra Jadeja has left CSK for RR (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has said that he is grateful for the opportunity to be able to represent the Rajasthan Royals again and if the team goes on to win IPL 2026, they would definitely dedicate it to the late Shane Warne, who led the team to its only title in the inaugural season in 2008.
Warne, who passed away from cardiac arrest three years ago, inspired RR to their maiden IPL title in 2008 while serving as both skipper and coach. He led the team until 2011 and later returned as a mentor for IPL 2018.
In a clip shared by RR on YouTube, Jadeja said he would miss Warne as he returns to the franchise for the first time since 2009, adding that he would not be where he is today without Warne’s support.
“Definitely. I got a chance to play for the Rajasthan Royals again and we are performing well. If we win the trophy, we will obviously dedicate it to Shane Warne. His role at the beginning of my journey was very important,” Jadeja said.
“He (Warne) gave me an opportunity at that time. If he had not given me the opportunity, then the picture would not have grown this much. As a team, we will dedicate the trophy to him if we do well this season,” Jadeja said.
Reflecting on his bond with Warne, the Indian all-rounder recalled how their connection continued even after the former moved into broadcasting, often offering him valuable tips to refine his game.
“Even when I was not in Rajasthan, I went to play for India in Australia. I went to England and he would come to commentate. So, I would meet him and talk to him then. He always supported me and told me what improvements I needed to bring into my game,” Jadeja said.
November 22, 2025, 23:52 IST
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