( CNN ) -- Australian spin legend Shane Warne has retired from all forms of cricket after playing his final match for Indian Premier League side ( IPL ) Rajasthan Royals . The 41-year-old , one of the greatest players in the history of the sport , ended his career on a high note , captaining the Rajasthan Royals to a 10-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians , taking one wicket for 30 runs in the process . `` It 's been a privilege and a pleasure to captain the Royals , '' Warne said after the match . `` Hopefully , I 've helped Indian cricket . '' Warne fined $ 50K ahead of retirement . The colorful Warne has been popular with his teammates and supporters alike during this IPL campaign despite struggling for form and being involved in some off-field controversies . Even this week , Warne was fined $ 50,000 following a row with Rajasthan Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Dixit over a choice of wicket . Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Warne , telling reporters : `` He is a true champion , a wonderful friend . I have not been privileged to play with him in the same team , but it 's been a real treat to play against him . '' Warne retired from international cricket in 2007 after becoming the first player in history to take 700 wickets . The leg-spinner always proved as controversial off the field as he was brilliant on it , surviving drug and betting scandals , as well as a much-publicized private life , during his career . His retirement is expected to include more TV commentating , charity work and coaching . `` I 'm going to be 42 this year , I 'm in a great place in life , both personally and from the business point of view , I just want to thank everyone who supported me , '' Warne told reporters .
Shane Warne has retired from all forms of cricket after playing his final match . Warne captained Rajasthan Royals to a 10-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians . The former Australian opener announced he was retiring at the end of this season and said it would be "difficult" for him to continue as an international player in future due to injuries, but that