From correspondents in Delhi, India, 02:00 AM IST

Former Hampshire player Sean Morris was Monday appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Rajasthan Royals.

The 41-year-old Sean will focuss on development of Rajasthan Royals brand outside India.

'Sean represents a great addition to the outstanding existing management team. He brings a strong mix of skills, and a real enthusiasm for the IPL. His international experience and relationships will help us to continue building the brand across the world,' said Manoj Badale, the chairman of Rajasthan Royals.

Royal's captain Shane Warne said he is looking forward to Morris' joining.

'I am delighted that Sean will be joining the Rajasthan Royals management team. He is well respected by players around the world and we look forward to him helping us build on the phenomenal successes that we have enjoyed so far'.

Morris said he is 'thrilled' to be part of an organisation as succesful as Rajasthan Royal.

'The Rajasthan Royals are a huge success story and I am thrilled to be joining such a progressive and successful organisation. On the field they are the most innovative and charismatic Indian Premier League side and have developed a huge international following,' Morris said.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)