Mason Crane says childhood hero Shane Warne is still in his mind when he bowls
2 years, 4 months ago

Mason Crane says childhood hero Shane Warne is still in his mind when he bowls

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Without Shane Warne I wouldn’t be playing cricket,” he told the PA news agency. “He’s had an immeasurable impact really on me personally.” Warne’s death at the age of 52 stunned the sporting world, with Crane describing it as a “hammer blow” which affected him for “quite some time”. “As a squad we’ve spoken about playing in honour of Shane Warne, taking his legacy forward,” he said, speaking at the launch of ‘Your Pitches’, a video series documenting how players discovered cricket as part of Hundred partner KP Snacks’ ‘Everyone In’ campaign. “Like anyone, I’d love to play for England,” said Crane, who last month helped Hampshire win the Vitality Blast.

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Warne's death felt like losing someone from my family: Kuldeep Yadav
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Warne's death felt like losing someone from my family: Kuldeep Yadav

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has revealed that the death of Australian legend Shane Warne two years ago felt like the loss of a family member to him as he always believed that there was a strong connection between them. Kuldeep, who is on a short family trip in Australia, visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, the home ground …

Piers Morgan Drags Shane Warne Into Ashes Controversy, Says Leggie Would Have Called Jonny Bairstow Dismissal 'Pretty Ordinary'
1 year, 6 months ago

Piers Morgan Drags Shane Warne Into Ashes Controversy, Says Leggie Would Have Called Jonny Bairstow Dismissal 'Pretty Ordinary'

ABP News  

England journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan has dragged the late Shane Warne in the Ashes 2023 controversy. And now amid the Jonny Bairstow dismissal controversy, English journalist Morgan has brought up Warne's name into the discussion. Notably, Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey stumped Jonny Bairstow who casually walked out of his crease to have a word with the non-striker assuming that …

Pat Cash on friend Shane Warne: I go on YouTube and just watch ‘Shane Warne best balls’
2 years, 3 months ago

Pat Cash on friend Shane Warne: I go on YouTube and just watch ‘Shane Warne best balls’

The Hindu  

Pat Cash, the 1987 Wimbledon champion, spoke about his friendship with the legendary leg-spinner and fellow Australian Shane Warne on Saturday. He didn’t have much control because he didn’t play much, but boy could he hit it hard and of course, had a great serve as you can imagine from the way that he bowled, “ said the former world …

Shane Warne's son Jackson lends his profile to a charity run for mental health in Melbourne
2 years, 8 months ago

Shane Warne's son Jackson lends his profile to a charity run for mental health in Melbourne

Daily Mail  

Jackson Warne lent his profile to a charity run for mental health in Melbourne on Sunday, following his father Shane's tragic death in Thailand last month. For a good cause: Shane Warne's son Jackson, 22, lent his profile to a charity run for mental health in Melbourne on Sunday - following the cricketing legend's shock death The former SAS Australia …

'I don't think anyone gave me confidence in a way he did': Uncapped RCB youngster recalls Shane Warne's crucial advice
2 years, 8 months ago

'I don't think anyone gave me confidence in a way he did': Uncapped RCB youngster recalls Shane Warne's crucial advice

Hindustan Times  

The cricket world endured a big loss on March 4, 2022 when Australia great Shane Warne passed away due to a suspected heart attack. Australia cricket legend Shane Warne In the later years of his career after international retirement, Warne became an integral part of Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals, whom he led for four seasons between 2008-2011. The …

In a stage show of tears and laughter, Shane Warne's immortality was confirmed
2 years, 9 months ago

In a stage show of tears and laughter, Shane Warne's immortality was confirmed

ABC  

If you're lucky and grow up in Victoria, there's a good chance you'll fall in love with sport. From the high school cricket scorer to the artist who painted his portrait, Shane Warne had a magical way of making those around him feel loved. "He's the best thing that's happened to cricket in many, many years," Don Bradman said in …

Celebrities pay tribute to cricketer Shane Warne at service
2 years, 9 months ago

Celebrities pay tribute to cricketer Shane Warne at service

The Independent  

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Shane Warne’s children deliver moving tributes at state funeral for cricket legend
2 years, 9 months ago

Shane Warne’s children deliver moving tributes at state funeral for cricket legend

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Shane Warne remembered as ‘much-loved cricketing legend’ at moving state funeral
2 years, 9 months ago

Shane Warne remembered as ‘much-loved cricketing legend’ at moving state funeral

The Independent  

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Shane Warne funeral: Sir Elton John, Robbie Williams and Brian Lara lead tributes at state memorial service
2 years, 9 months ago

Shane Warne funeral: Sir Elton John, Robbie Williams and Brian Lara lead tributes at state memorial service

The Telegraph  

Legends of the game from other nations were also in attendance, with Brian Lara and Nasser Hussain among the attendees. "Shane, for me, was the greatest cricketer that's ever played the game," former England captain Nasser Hussain said on Sky Sports. Just before the memorial service got under way, Warne's former team-mate Adam Gilchrist said on Sky: "The sense of …

Warne will continue to live in our hearts - Tendulkar
2 years, 9 months ago

Warne will continue to live in our hearts - Tendulkar

The Hindu  

Sachin Tendulkar has paid rich tribute to the late Shane Warne, calling him a “fierce competitor” for whom he always had to prepare differently to face up to him on the cricket pitch. So even if you're facing the second last over of the day, one had to keep their eyes open, because he was always up to something and …

Australia to say farewell to Shane Warne
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia to say farewell to Shane Warne

The Hindu  

More than three weeks after Shane Warne's death at a Thailand villa, his statue at the Melbourne Cricket Ground remains decorated with flowers, cigarettes and beer cans left by fans mourning the loss of one of cricket's most authentic characters. READ | "He made mistakes and had a few hiccups but he was genuine about stuff," said Bill Patterson of …

David Warner pledges to attend idol Shane Warne's funeral
2 years, 10 months ago

David Warner pledges to attend idol Shane Warne's funeral

The Hindu  

Australian opener David Warner plans to attend the state funeral of his childhood idol Shane Warne later this month, but he says it will take time to get used to the legendary bowler's passing. "It still hasn't really sunk in," said Warner ahead of the second Test starting in Karachi from Saturday. Warner said he will head home after the …

Shane Warne’s body begins final journey home to Australia
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne’s body begins final journey home to Australia

The Hindu  

The body of Australian cricket great Shane Warne has started its final journey home. Local media said a private jet was expected to fly Warne's body back to his home town of Melbourne, Australia. The Victoria State government is planning to host a State memorial service for Warne on March 30 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, home to many of …

Ricky Ponting vows to ensure cricket legacy of ‘teacher’ Shane Warne continues
2 years, 10 months ago

Ricky Ponting vows to ensure cricket legacy of ‘teacher’ Shane Warne continues

The Independent  

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Shane Warne's State Funeral Service to be Held at MCG; 100,000 Likely to Attend
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne's State Funeral Service to be Held at MCG; 100,000 Likely to Attend

The Quint  

A report in the Herald Sun said that plans were being finalised for a public memorial "due to be held later this month". The report added that Warne's state funeral could clash with the start of the AFL season, but adjustments will be made "to ensure the cricket great is honoured". The report added that fans had been flocking the …

Why Shane Warne was an iconic player
2 years, 10 months ago

Why Shane Warne was an iconic player

Hindustan Times  

The death of Australian spin legend Shane Warne aged 52 on Friday has left the sporting world in shock, cricket mourning arguably the greatest bowler the game has seen and his sports crazy nation, a player compared to Don Bradman. Warne’s 708 wickets — only Sri Lankan spin great Muttiah Muralitharan with 800 has more — in 145 Tests places …

Shane Warne parents and family visit his ex-wife Simone Callahan in Victoria after his death
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne parents and family visit his ex-wife Simone Callahan in Victoria after his death

Daily Mail  

The bereft parents of Shane Warne have visited his 'really upset' ex-wife Simone Callahan as the family attempt to process the loss of the legendary cricketer. The bereft parents of Shane Warne have visited his 'really upset' ex-wife Simone Callahan as the family attempt to process the loss of the legendary cricketer Warne's father Keith and his brother Jason arrived …

Shane Warne was a generous and honest champion, says Ian Chappell
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne was a generous and honest champion, says Ian Chappell

Firstpost  

Narrating an incident, Chappell said: “I once saw him walk into a room full of business people who all knew his name. He wandered over to the first bloke, held out his hand and said, ‘Hi, I’m Shane’ Melbourne: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell on Saturday hailed late Shane Warne as a “generous and honest” champion who never considered himself …

Shane Warne: Absolutely devastating, Warnie would always be number one for me, says Mike Gatting
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: Absolutely devastating, Warnie would always be number one for me, says Mike Gatting

Firstpost  

Former England batter says the Australian spin legend’s sudden death has been “absolutely devastating” and he would always remember him as a man who had time to enjoy the game. London: He was at the receiving end of that ‘ball of the century’ that came to define Shane Warne’s wizardry and former England batter Mike Gatting says the Australian spin …

Cricketers remember Warne in Pakistan vs Australia Test
2 years, 10 months ago

Cricketers remember Warne in Pakistan vs Australia Test

The Hindu  

Australia and Pakistan cricketers wore black armbands and observed a minute of silence in memory of Shane Warne ahead of the start of the second day’s play in the first Test on Saturday. “It’s just a really tough time with both Rod and Shane,” Australia captain Pat Cummins told the host broadcaster ahead of the start of second day’s play. …

Shane Warne: When Mike Gatting recalled ‘remarkable delivery’ from Australian spin legend
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: When Mike Gatting recalled ‘remarkable delivery’ from Australian spin legend

Firstpost  

Warne, making his Ashes debut at Manchester’s Old Trafford ground, saw his first ball pitch outside leg-stump and then spin viciously across bemused England batsman Gatting to clip the top of the off-bail. Sydney: Mike Gatting said he was “happy” to have been bowled by the “ball of the century” that kick-started Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne’s career as one of …

Shane Warne, one of cricket's iconic players, dies at 52
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne, one of cricket's iconic players, dies at 52

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Known right around the cricket globe as “Warnie,” he …

Shane Warne: Latest news and tributes as Australian cricket legend’s death not treated as suspicious
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: Latest news and tributes as Australian cricket legend’s death not treated as suspicious

The Independent  

✕ Close Cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 Shane Warne has passed away at the age of 52. The Australia cricket legend and greatest leg-spinner of all time passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack, as confirmed by his management company who released a brief statement in the early hours of Saturday. “It is with …

Shane Warne death: Hugh Jackman, Gary Lineker, and Piers Morgan lead tributes to Australian cricket legend
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne death: Hugh Jackman, Gary Lineker, and Piers Morgan lead tributes to Australian cricket legend

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is with great sadness that we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of …

Shane Warne death: Australia cricket legend dies aged 52
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne death: Australia cricket legend dies aged 52

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Shane Warne: An athlete who transcended the sport to enter the zeitgeist of an entire generation of cricket
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: An athlete who transcended the sport to enter the zeitgeist of an entire generation of cricket

Firstpost  

It was the summer of 1994 when I fell in love with cricket. At the end of that season, I was given a VHS tape of a review of the cricketing year and there was a feature on Shane Warne. When I got back from school, I would collect the tape from my sister’s house and rush home to fast …

Cricket mourns Shane Warne, 'the greatest'
2 years, 10 months ago

Cricket mourns Shane Warne, 'the greatest'

The Hindu  

Cricketers past and present around the world from Sachin Tendulkar to Brian Lara and Ben Stokes paid shocked tribute on Friday to Australian spin maestro Shane Warne who died of a suspected heart attack at 52. "One of the best" my thoughts are with Jackson Summer & Brooke.RIP Warnster — Ian Botham March 4, 2022 Love ya king … — …

Shane Warne’s greatest moments: From ‘Ball of the Century’ to World Cup glory
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne’s greatest moments: From ‘Ball of the Century’ to World Cup glory

The Independent  

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Shane Warne: The Australian cricket legend who redefined spin bowling
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: The Australian cricket legend who redefined spin bowling

The Independent  

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'Sad, speechless, completely shocked': Sporting fraternity reacts to shocking news of Shane Warne's death
2 years, 10 months ago

'Sad, speechless, completely shocked': Sporting fraternity reacts to shocking news of Shane Warne's death

Firstpost  

The sporting fraternity was in a shock as the news of Warne’s passing away came in. pic.twitter.com/wO7VenwVSD — Shikhar Dhawan March 4, 2022 Sharing in the sadness of the cricket world on the demise of legend Shane Warne. #respect pic.twitter.com/CNuvNehEqs — Muhammad Rizwan March 4, 2022 "Whenever he came to the wicket, change came over the game of Cricket" My …

Shane Warne dies aged 52: Absolute legend of the game has left us early, says Rohit Sharma
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne dies aged 52: Absolute legend of the game has left us early, says Rohit Sharma

India Today  

Messages of condolences are pouring in as the cricket fraternity is reeling in shock over the demise of legendary Australia spinner Shane Warne. RIP Shane Warne.still can’t believe it — Rohit Sharma March 4, 2022 Legendary Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara also took to social media to express his shock at the untimely death of Warne. — Kumar Sangakkara March …

Shane Warne was a crowd puller: Cricket fraternity in shock after Australia legend's untimely death
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne was a crowd puller: Cricket fraternity in shock after Australia legend's untimely death

India Today  

Shane Warne was remembered as an "inspiring figure" in Australian cricket who gave close to 30 years' service to the sport as tributes poured in after he died following a heart attack. Tell me it's not true please — DK March 4, 2022 Shane Warne was a crowd puller. https://t.co/UBjIayR5cW — VVS Laxman March 4, 2022 Just heard the devastating …

Spin legend Shane Warne passes away at 52
2 years, 10 months ago

Spin legend Shane Warne passes away at 52

Deccan Chronicle  

Australia cricket great Shane Warne, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52, according to a statement issued by his management company. "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," the statement said. It comes just hours after the death was announced of …

Shane Warne, Australian spin great, dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne, Australian spin great, dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Hindustan Times  

Shane Warne, Australian cricket great and the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died at the age of 52. Warne's management released a brief statement on Friday informing that he passed away in the island of Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack. Shane Warne "It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of …

Shane Warne, legendary Australian spinner, dies of a suspected heart attack aged 52
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne, legendary Australian spinner, dies of a suspected heart attack aged 52

India Today  

Legendary Australia spinner Shane Warne passed away on Friday aged 52 of a suspected heart attack. Shane Warne: An imperfect man with a golden arm Only on Friday morning, Shane Warne had posted on social media, expressing his condolences to the family of another legendary Australian cricketer Rod Marsh who passed away on Thursday. RIP mate — Shane Warne March …

Shane Warne dies of heart attack at 52
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne dies of heart attack at 52

The Hindu  

Australian spin legend Shane Warne, 52, has died of suspected heart attack, according to a Fox Sports report. Warne, who made his Test debut against India at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, was named as one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Century for his unparalleled achievements in a 15-year career between 1992 and 2007. After retiring from international cricket, …

RIP Shane Warne: World cricket fraternity shell shocked by Warne's untimely death
2 years, 10 months ago

RIP Shane Warne: World cricket fraternity shell shocked by Warne's untimely death

India TV News  

Highlights The leg-spinner was known for his guile bowling and took a total of 1001 wickets. The cricket fraternity across the globe was shell shocked by the sudden demise of Australian spin legend Shane Warne, who died at the age of 52 due to a suspected heart attack in Thailand on Friday. Past and present superstars of world cricket paid …

Review: Shane stays mostly in clear waters
2 years, 11 months ago

Review: Shane stays mostly in clear waters

Live Mint  

“Standing on top of my mark with the ball in my hand and I am looking down the pitch, it was my domain, my spot. The new documentary Shane, streaming on Bookmyshow from 15 January, is a deep dive into the Australian leg-spinner’s career and life but one that stays mostly in clear waters. There is obviously sufficient time spent …

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