Australia Shane Warne named as Brand Ambassador of Rajasthan Royals and Pink jersey in upcoming season

On sunday, IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals named Australia spin legend Shane Warne as brand ambassador for the upcoming Indian Premier League and also decided to change its jersey colour from blue to pink this year.

Shane Warne led Rajasthan Royals to its first and only IPL title in 2008 and was the mentor of the side last season. Until 2011, he was captain in Rajasthan Royals for four seasons  after he retired from all forms of cricket.

Warne said, "I'm very happy to be back with the royals and I'm grateful to the team and the fans for their constant support. It was important for us to retain our established values but at the same time develop a new and modern identity. I am already in love with the new look of the team and hope the fans will love it too".

The franchise said in a statement, "Jaipur is known as Pink city, Jodhpur is famous for pink sandstone and Udaipur produces pink marble. Pink, therefore is best suited as the official colour of Rajasthan Royals, which will also help the fans identify and celebrate their team".

RR lead owner Manoj Badale said, "This is an exciting change for us and comes as a response to the fantastic reaction from the fans to our training kit and cancer out jersey last year as well as of course Jaipur being the pink city".