Royals sign up three Maharashtra Ranji players for IPL4

Mumbai, Jan 15 (PTI) Rajasthan Royals have retained allrounder Abhishek Raut and pacer Aditya Dole in their team forthe Indian Premier League''s fourth season commencing onApril 8.

The IPL franchise, with iconic players Shane Warne andRahul Dravid in their ranks, have also signed up anotherMaharashtra player, left arm pacer Samad Falah, a mediarelease said today.

Speaking on the signings, Rajasthan Royals CEO SeanMorris said that Raut and right arm pacer Dhole "haveimpressed in the previous editions and are established Royals,whilst Samad Fallah has been attracting our attention with hisperformances in the domestic season."

"We look forward to all three players showing the fanstheir talents when they sport the Rajasthan Royals colours inthe IPL. All three will no doubt also benefit from theopportunity of developing under the guidance of our captainShane Warne," he added.