IPL: Rajasthan Royals open academy in UK

Former Surrey cricketer Keith Medlycott, who is the cricket professional at Reed's School, Surrey, is a mentor at the facility.

Shane Warne and former Surrey cricketer Keith Medlycott interacting with budding cricketers at the Rajasthan Royals cricket academy in Reed's School, Surrey.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals opened a cricket academy at Reed's School in Surrey, expanding its wings to the United Kingdom.

Shane Warne, the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals, was a part of the session as children slugged it out in the nets with various drills and training session.

Warne also plied his trade as a player for Rajasthan Royals for three years before donning the hats of a coach and a mentor.

Shane Warne keeps a close watch on a trainee bowling.

 

Former Surrey cricketer Keith Medlycott, who is the cricket professional at Reed's School, is a mentor at the facility.  

Rajasthan Royals have two England cricketers in the side in Ben Stokes and Jos Butler.