IPL franchises welcome back Royals to the roster

The 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to be a bigger and a better edition than the previous ones. Two of the iconic teams of the tournament, Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals, are all set to be back in the tournament after serving their two-year suspension period. Recently, the other IPL teams welcomed the Royals back to the IPL roster.

The official social media handles of some of the franchises posted tweets to welcome them back to the premier T20 competition. Interestingly, it was the RR camp that started off the discussion on the social media. Their Twitter handle had posted a welcome tweet for the Chennai Super Kings. In their tweet, they had noted that the energy of the crowds at Chennai and the CSK team is a treat to watch.

They further added that they are looking forward to some great games in the 2018 edition of the tournament. “VANAKKAM. The energy in #Chennai and the @ChennaiIPL are simply a treat. Look forward to great games again in 2018!,” Rajasthan Royals had tweeted. In response to this, the Chennai Super Kings also wished back the Royals in their own style.

CSK wish back RR

They tweeted, “Khamma Ghani Rajasthan! To Royal Roars!” Meanwhile, other franchises, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in particular, also welcomed the Rajasthan franchise.

Khamma Ghani Rajasthan! To Royal Roars! ??

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 14, 2017

Wherever we play, it doesn't matter, let's rise to new challenges this 2018. Looking forward ?.

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 14, 2017

Looking forward ?
Bengaluru or Jaipur, always a Royal encounter! #PlayBold

— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) December 14, 2017

Statement from the Royals’ owner

In other news, Manoj Badale, who has been the lead owner of the Rajasthan franchise since the first edition of the tournament, released a statement. He noted that they are delighted to have such loyal fans. The team hold them at a very high place, he conceded.

“Our fans have shown tremendous excitement about our return and we couldn’t be happier. We hold them in utmost regard and are so glad to see their enthusiasm,” Manoj Badale quoted. Rajasthan Royals has been one of the stronger outfits in the competition history. They were the winners of the inaugural edition of the tournament.