The controversial IPL franchise, Rajasthan Royals is all set to make a return to the cash-rich Indian Premier League season 2018 after completing the two-year termination. Rajasthan Royals along with Chennai Super Kings were barred from the IPL for the past two seasons owing to corruption and fixing allegations against their respective owners.
On Thursday (December 14), Rajasthan Royals’ official Twitter account started the congratulatory messages by welcoming CSK's return. Afterwards, several other franchises verified Twitter page conveyed their complimentary messages in greeting the winners of the inaugural edition of IPL.
"VANAKKAM. The energy in #Chennai and the @ChennaiIPL are simply a treat. Look forward to great games again in 2018!," Rajasthan Royals tweeted.
VANAKKAM.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 14, 2017
The energy in #Chennai and the @ChennaiIPL are simply a treat.
Look forward to great games again in 2018!#TheReturnOfTheRoyals #HallaBol #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/oiyeE0sq6d
Chennai Super Kings responded by writing: “Khamma Ghani Rajasthan! To Royal Roars! ”.
Khamma Ghani Rajasthan! To Royal Roars! ????????
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 14, 2017
Here are the tweets of other IPL teams:
Welcome back Royals!
— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) December 15, 2017
It's always a pleasure to play with you and we look forward to more such thrilling encounters when we meet on the field next year. #DilDilliHai #IPL2018 https://t.co/sMcxR9nVkt
Satsriakal sheron! We've had some wonderful matches in the past and we're sure we'll have many more great battles on the field in the upcoming season. See you soon guys! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi https://t.co/NyDHWbGhj0
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) December 15, 2017
Wherever we play, it doesn't matter, let's rise to new challenges this 2018. Looking forward ????.
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 14, 2017
Looking forward ????
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) December 14, 2017
Bengaluru or Jaipur, always a Royal encounter! #PlayBold
"Our fans have shown tremendous excitement about our return and we couldn't be happier. We hold them in utmost regard and are so glad to see their enthusiasm," Manoj Badale, who has been the lead owner of Rajasthan franchise since its inception, quoted as saying by IANS.