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Winning the IPL was like icing on the cake for Shane Warne: Sachin Tendulkar

While recalling his stint with the Rajasthan Royals, Shane Warne spoke about how not many felt that the team could go on to win the title

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Shane Warne was an absolute nightmare for the batters of his time. As a matter of fact, it wouldn't be an overstatement to call him one of the greatest spinners in the history of cricket. Alongside his successful career in the international arena, he was superb in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well.

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In fact, even today, the fans of the Rajasthan Royals adore him, and love him. He was synonymous with the franchise. It was under his leadership that saw the Rajasthan-based franchise win the title in the inaugural edition of the league.

Up to this date, that remains the only trophy in the franchise's cabinet. Thus, the legendary leggie drew light on his time at the RR camp. While recalling his stint with the Royals in the documentary on his life, he spoke about how not many felt that the team could go on to win the title.

No one gave Rajasthan Royals a chance: Shane Warne

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“I was captain and coach of Rajasthan Royals, that was exciting. No one gave us a chance, we had young kids who were 17-18 years of age who had played very little cricket; first game we were hammered by Delhi Daredevils and Virender Sehwag smashed us all around,” said Shane Warne. He then went on to narrate what transpired in the dressing room after losing their first game against Delhi.

“I walk into the dressing room and there are players crying. I said, ‘Boys, have I missed something? Has someone died? We lost a cricket game, we still have 13 more games to go,’" he further recalled. In the meanwhile, former Mumbai Indians captain and one of Warne’s fiercest rivals, Sachin Tendulkar felt that winning an IPL trophy was an ‘icing’ on the cake for Warne.

“Shane managed the team and strategized rather well. Winning the IPL was like icing on the cake for him because he was already a favourite in the eyes of the Indian fans,” said Sachin Tendulkar. Thus, the 52-year-old cherishes his time with the 2008-champions even today.

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