Massive blow for Rajasthan Royals ahead of playoffs

Rajasthan Royals find themselves on the sixth position with 10 points from 11 games.

It was under his leadership that Rajasthan Royals clichéd their only IPL title in the inaugural edition.

But even before the first ball is bowled at the Wankhede stadium, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side has dealt with a massive blow.

As one of their important members will fly back home; leaving IPL mid-way.

The 48-year-old will be at the Rajasthan dugout for the one final time when they take on Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

The former Aussie international will fly back to Australia. However, the reason behind his premature departure is still unknown.

Rajasthan Royals coach Shane Warne took to his Instagram account to announce his departure.

Mumbai Indians are unbeaten in their last three games while Rajasthan Royals stunned Chennai Super Kings in their previous match, keeping their IPL campaign alive.

Rajasthan Royals face Mumbai Indians in a must-win game at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Both teams have an equal chance of making it to playoffs of the 11th Indian edition of the Indian Premier League.