Rajasthan to test bench strength against Chennai

“There are a few players in our team who haven’t had many opportunities or not at all. We plan to rest a couple of players too and also try out a few experiments including in the batting order now that we have qualified for the semi-finals.”

Warne said his team will have to rest some players considering that they will have to play five games over the next nine days if they make it to the final in Mumbai.

“We now have opportunity to try out different players and assign them different roles, but of course, we would like to maintain our momentum which is very important. If we get to the final, then it will be five games in nine days,” he said.

Looking ahead to play Mumbai Indians in the semi finals, Warne said, “Ideally, we should be playing against a team with home advantage. But we have a few tricks up our sleeves, which we do not want to exhibit tomorrow as we might end up playing the Super Kings in the semi-finals or the final,” he said.

Warne said that youngsters Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Salunkhe and Swapnil Asnodkar could get into the playing eleven on Saturday.

The retired spin great rated Jadeja and Salunkhe among India’s most promising leg-spinners besides Amit Mishra (Daredevils) and Piyush Chawla (Kings XI Punjab).

“Jadeja and Salunkhe, I feel have the ability to play in the one-day internationals and also Tests for India. The two are among several under-19 players who can go on to represent India. Likewise, Virat Kohli and Taruwar Kohli would be the ones to make the grade shortly,” he said.

On the value of experienced players in the Twenty20 format, Warne said, “You need experience coming in for good use in tough situations and players like (Sachin) Tendulkar, (Glenn) McGrath and (Sanath) Jayasuriya have proved that with their performances.”

Asked him about his retirement, Warne would not take it seriously.

“If Stuart breaks his leg and Ricky makes a call, I might consider but it is far-fetched,” Warne replied.