Mumbai: Indian Premier League's (IPL) return to India after being held in South Africa in its previous edition will be a huge advantage to Rajasthan Royals, feels skipper Shane Warne.
"Going back to India, it suits our players. India suits our style of play we saw in IPL-I. The way we played is why we captured public imagination in India and abroad. Continue reading below
"For us everyone involved with the Royals, it's exciting to go back to India," Warne told reporters here over phone from London on Monday.
Former legendary Australian spinner, who is also the coach of Royals, said that changes have been made to the squad for the third edition of the Twenty20 tournament and induction of new players would enthuse new energy in the side.
"IPL-3 is a big year. Everybody's contract will be over and everybody will be looking to perform well. We are looking forward to it. There are a few players that have come and gone. But I think the team assembled by Monty, our assistant coach and Darren Berry is great. I think our squad looks amazing and is capable of performing well.
"We weren't as consistent as we should have been last year. Still we were only two balls away from making a place in the finals. Different tactics and strategies are required in India as compared to South Africa," he said.
The Royals had won the first edition of IPL in 2008.
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