Shane Warne, the man who made us believe that impossible is just a myth: Rajasthan Royals' Tribute

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, with which legendary cricketer Shane Warne was associated, has paid him an emotional tribute after his sudden death due to a possible heart attack.

Warne as a captain of Rajasthan Royal in 2008 in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League had earned the IPL title and since then the RR never repeated that feat in 14 years.

He remained RR captain from 2008 to 2011 and played 55 matches for the team. Later, after retiring from the IPL, he played the role of a mentor and groomed several budding talents of Indian cricket.

Rajasthan Royals have tweeted the tribute from its Twitter handle, full statement of which has been reproduced below:-

“Shane Warne. The name stands for magic. Our first Royal; the man who made us believe that impossible is just a myth. A leader who walked the walk, talked the talk, and turned underdogs into champions. A mentor who turned everything he touched into gold.

“We don't have the words to express what we truly feel at the moment but what we know is that the world is poorer today, as it will now exist without his smile, his brilliance, and his attitude to live to its fullest. We are completely heartbroken as are millions of cricket fans around the world.

“Warnie, you will forever be our captain, leader, Royal. Rest in Peace, legend.”