The focus will be on how Aussie spin legend Shane Warne, the mentor, and skipper Ajinkya Rahane team up to counter Virat Kohli and Co. When Warne was roped in, it was to bolster a team he led and coached to victory in the inaugural IPL after its two-year ban. Ajinkya Rahane was named skipper, but it is yet to be seen what impact Warne and the India batsman have together. This year in the IPL, Gowtham bowled one over each in power play in both games. “This role I am doing for my state team (Karnataka) as well.

Source: Hindustan Times April 14, 2018 15:00 UTC