Ashes cricket: Shane Warne trolled after his calls for Australia to drop Mitchell Starc backfires
3 years, 1 month ago

Ashes cricket: Shane Warne trolled after his calls for Australia to drop Mitchell Starc backfires

Daily Mail  

Aussie cricket fans have mocked Shane Warne after his calls for Mitchell Starc to be dropped backfired spectacularly when the veteran bowler claimed a wicket with the first ball of the Ashes. Mitchell Starc celebrates after dismissing England's Rory Burns with the first ball of the Ashes Warne was quick to claim in the Fox Sports commentary box that his criticism had fired Starc up for the sensational start. 'Shane Warne criticising Starc for bowling a half volley after he's taken a wicket with the first ball of the Ashes is very on-brand,' another said. 'Something truly beautiful about Shane Warne being in the commentary box to call Starc taking a wicket with the first ball of the Ashes,' one fan said.

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Pujara offers advice to struggling Indian batters to counter-attack Mitchell Starc: ‘Make him bowl second and third…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pujara offers advice to struggling Indian batters to counter-attack Mitchell Starc: ‘Make him bowl second and third…’

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara heaped praise on Australia paceman Mitchell Starc for his impressive show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Starc has made an impact with the new ball against India in the ongoing series, and his swinging deliveries have caused problems for the top-order batters. Pujara said that when he faced Starc in the last two Test series …

Watch: Mitchell Starc dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal on 2nd ball with 'masterplan'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Mitchell Starc dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal on 2nd ball with 'masterplan'

India Today  

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc once again dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal cheaply on Day 3 of the third Test against India at The Gabba, Brisbane. After conceding a boundary on the first ball, Starc once again went full on Jaiswal’s pads and the southpaw ended up timing it perfectly and hit it straight down to Mitchell Marsh’s throat. AUS vs IND …

Mitchell Starc Breaks Silence On Dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal For Golden Duck In Adelaide
1 month ago

Mitchell Starc Breaks Silence On Dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal For Golden Duck In Adelaide

ABP News  

Mitchell Starc has the upper hand in his face-offs with Yashasvi Jaiswal, having dismissed the young Indian opener twice in their three encounters. In their most recent clash on Day 1 of IND vs AUS Adelaide Test, Starc bowled a brilliant in-swinger that caught Jaiswal off guard, seaming back into him and leaving him stuck at the crease. Also on …

Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc as India slump to 82/4 at dinner on Day 1 in Adelaide
1 month ago

Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc as India slump to 82/4 at dinner on Day 1 in Adelaide

Firstpost  

Mitchell Starc put Australia in a commanding position on Day 1 of the second Test in Adelaide, tearing through India’s top order with a fiery spell of bowling. At the dinner break, India found themselves struggling at 82/4, with their batters failing to cope with Starc’s pace and precision in the pink-ball Test. The Indian cricket team was made to …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc Takes Wicket On First Ball Of Match As Yashasvi Jaiswal Falls For Golden Duck In Adelaide | WATCH
1 month ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc Takes Wicket On First Ball Of Match As Yashasvi Jaiswal Falls For Golden Duck In Adelaide | WATCH

ABP News  

Yashasvi Jaiswal Golden Duck: Mitchell Starc claimed a wicket on the first ball of the India vs Australia 2nd Test in Adelaide as Yashasvi Jaiswal of India fell for a golden duck, getting out LBW to an inswinging yorker on December 6. Jaiswal was one of the chief architects of India's famous 295-run win in the first IND vs AUS …

Mitchell Starc's Sensational Spell Leaves Pakistan Openers Boiling
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2 months ago

Mitchell Starc's Sensational Spell Leaves Pakistan Openers Boiling

ABP News  

Mitchell Starc shines with a brilliant bowling display, claiming 3 wickets in his 10 overs quota. He finishes with impressive figures of 3/33, including 3 maiden overs, showcasing his potent powerplay. Starc's spell effectively disrupts the Pakistani batting, limiting their scoring opportunities and securing a crucial victory for Australia.

ENG vs SL 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya sparks Warne’s ‘Ball of the Century’ memories with Harry Brook dismissal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

ENG vs SL 1st Test: Prabath Jayasuriya sparks Warne’s ‘Ball of the Century’ memories with Harry Brook dismissal

The Hindu  

On the Old Trafford ground where Shane Warne bowled the ‘Ball of the Century’ in 1993, Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya made a bid for the modern-day equivalent by dismissing England’s Harry Brook in stunning style on Thursday. Brook had been in fine touch while making an unbeaten fifty to take England to 176 for four at Tea on the …

Ashes: How breathtaking England reinforce faith in Bazball after four wickets in 16 minutes
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: How breathtaking England reinforce faith in Bazball after four wickets in 16 minutes

The Independent  

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Ashes 2023: Starc takes the buzz out of Bazball
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Starc takes the buzz out of Bazball

Hindustan Times  

On his day, Mitchell Starc can be very good but no one quite knows when that 'day' comes along. 5th Ashes Test: Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking a wicket on Day 1. The death rattle told him that his stay at the wicket had come to an end and the distant stare told everyone watching that the ball had been …

Gatting survives Warne’s ball of the century re-run which ‘nobody saw coming’
1 year, 5 months ago

Gatting survives Warne’s ball of the century re-run which ‘nobody saw coming’

The Hindu  

It helps that he knew what was coming, but 30 years after facing the “ball of the century” from Shane Warne, former England captain Mike Gatting was mightily relieved to survive this time around. What is regarded as the greatest delivery in cricketing history took place in June 1993, as a young Warne, off his very first Ashes ball, claimed …

Old Trafford has hosted its fair share of Ashes heroics - from Laker's 10-for to Warne's ball of the century - but now England must hope to create further history against Australia in fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Old Trafford has hosted its fair share of Ashes heroics - from Laker's 10-for to Warne's ball of the century - but now England must hope to create further history against Australia in fourth Test

Daily Mail  

All eyes are now on Old Trafford. We’re in for a treat if it’s anything like these… Ben Stokes' side need to win to take this nail-biting series to the final Test at The Oval Pat Cummins' Australian side just need a draw to hold onto the Ashes urn for another cycle 1. Laker’s 10-for in 1956 At Old Trafford …

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off

The Hindu  

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow’s divisive dismissal at Lord’s rumbles on. But former England captain Mike Atherton said rather than world Test champion Australia abusing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, Bairstow had been guilty of “dozy cricket”. Stokes insisted …

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 …

Ashes 2nd Test: Australia great McGrath fumes at ‘disgrace’ of disallowed Starc catch
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2nd Test: Australia great McGrath fumes at ‘disgrace’ of disallowed Starc catch

The Hindu  

Glenn McGrath blasted a controversial decision to disallow a crucial ‘catch’ by Australia’s Mitchell Starc in the second Test at Lord’s as a “disgrace”. Under cricket’s laws, a catch is only completed when the fielder has “complete control over the ball and his/her own movement” and cannot touch the ground before then if a dismissal is to be completed. The …

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc strikes before reprieved Ben Duckett gives England hope in second Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Mitchell Starc strikes before reprieved Ben Duckett gives England hope in second Test

Firstpost  

England were 114/4 at stumps on the Day 4 of the second Ashes Test, still needing a further 257 runs to reach a target of 371. Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord’s on Saturday before Ben Duckett was given a controversial reprieve as the hosts maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Ashes Test. Starc, …

Ashes: Used to getting dropped in England, Mitchell Starc ahead of Lord's Test match
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes: Used to getting dropped in England, Mitchell Starc ahead of Lord's Test match

India Today  

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc was dropped from the first Ashes Test match. Without the services of Starc, Australia defeated England by a narrow margin of 2 wickets in a tightly contested Test match at Edgbaston. Australia captain Pat Cummins was asked about Starc's selection status ahead of the second Test match at Lord's and said that he had not taken …

This is Bazball: Michael Atherton's cheeky remark to Ricky Ponting after Harry Brook bowls in 1st Ashes Test
1 year, 6 months ago

This is Bazball: Michael Atherton's cheeky remark to Ricky Ponting after Harry Brook bowls in 1st Ashes Test

India Today  

Ricky Ponting was taken by surprise after Ben Stokes introduced Harry Brook into the attack in the first hour of the second day’s play of the first Ashes Test at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. Ponting must have been taken aback by the move since England got off to a splendid start on Day 2. Former English skipper Michael Atherton had …

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes: England’s ‘Bazball’ approach gets ultimate test against Australia

The Hindu  

English cricket’s “Bazball” revolution is about to get its ultimate test. It’s been exciting to watch, I’ve enjoyed watching the way they’ve played and the way they’ve turned things around in the last 12 months, but we’ll wait and see how it comes off against us.” Stokes, who has played a central part in some of the most memorable matches …

Ashes 2023, 5th Test, Day 1: Mitchell Starc's four-for puts Australia in dominating position to seal series
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test, Day 1: Mitchell Starc's four-for puts Australia in dominating position to seal series

India TV News  

Australia emerged victorious on Day 1 of the fifth Test match against England at The Oval on Thursday, July 27. England were bowled out on 283 runs with Harry Brook smashing quick 85 runs and then Australia added 61 runs in their first innings at the cost of David Warner's wicket. Last match's centurion Zak Crawley gave England a quick …

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Nathan Lyon shatters Shane Warne's unique record as Aussie star shines in Indore
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Nathan Lyon shatters Shane Warne's unique record as Aussie star shines in Indore

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia's spin wizard Nathan Lyon achieved a major feat in the third test match of the ongoing Border Gavaskar series against India. Lyon first levelled Warne's record of 127 wickets in Asia when he took his first wicket in the match. Ravindra Jadeja landed the first blow by dismissing Travis Head, but even after that …

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc comes in to replace Scott Boland for match at Lord's
1 year, 10 months ago

Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc comes in to replace Scott Boland for match at Lord's

India Today  

Australia have brought in Mitchell Starc to replace Scott Boland for the second Ashes 2023 Test at Lord's, which begins on Wednesday. Australia captain Pat Cummins was asked about Starc ahead of the second Test match at Lord's and had commented that he was yet to make a call on the left-arm pacer's selection and would wait to see the …

Ashes HIGHLIGHTS, ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 5: Australia beats England by two wickets, Cummins shines with 44 not out at Edgbaston
1 year, 11 months ago

Ashes HIGHLIGHTS, ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 5: Australia beats England by two wickets, Cummins shines with 44 not out at Edgbaston

The Hindu  

Ashes - 1st Test Day 4 Review Stuart Broad revived England’s hopes of winning an enthralling opening Ashes test with a superb late burst just when Australia appeared to have taken the upper hand on Monday. Australia’s opener David Warner and first innings centurion Usman Khawaja looked rock-solid in putting on 61 before Warner edged a beauty from Ollie Robinson …

AUS vs RSA 1st Test: Mithcell Starc adds another feather to his impressive cap with 300th Test wicket
2 years ago

AUS vs RSA 1st Test: Mithcell Starc adds another feather to his impressive cap with 300th Test wicket

India TV News  

Australia’s Mitchell Starc has joined an elite list of Australian stars after he reached a major milestone in his career. Playing against South Africa, Starc showed no mercy on the opposition as they edged the Proteas on the second day of the Gabba Test to win by six wickets. Starc joins elite list At the ground where his Test career …

On this day in 2005: Shane Warne becomes first bowler to collect 600 Test wickets
2 years, 4 months ago

On this day in 2005: Shane Warne becomes first bowler to collect 600 Test wickets

Firstpost  

Warne is still the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket and is behind Sri Lanka ace spinner Muttiah Muralitharan who ended his career with 800 Test wickets. With this wicket, Warne became the first bowler in Test history to breach 600 Test wickets. Bowlin’ Shane 👏 On this day in 2005, @ShaneWarne made history at Old Trafford, becoming the first player …

Fans get furious on broadcasters for showing Shane Warne's advertisement during match
2 years, 6 months ago

Fans get furious on broadcasters for showing Shane Warne's advertisement during match

India TV News  

Cricket fans lost calm and got extremely furious with the broadcasters for showing Shane Warne's The world got shaken to know the sudden demise of Warne in March. In his 194 ODI matches played by him, Warne took 293 wickets with his leg spin. After his retirement, Warne led Rajasthan Royals to victory in the inaugural season of IPL. Earlier …

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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Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket’s ‘box office’ star
2 years, 9 months ago

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket’s ‘box office’ star

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Shane Warne mixed with Mick Jagger and Elton John, bowled to Ed Sheeran in the practice nets at the spiritual home of cricket, and for a while was engaged to be married to Liz Hurley. On Wednesday, it will be one of the tributes, along with others from Elton John, Robbie Williams and Sheeran, played at a …

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star
2 years, 9 months ago

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star

The Independent  

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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 still believes Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue and batter's fault'
2 years, 9 months ago

David Warner still believes Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue and batter's fault'

The Hindu  

Australian opener David Warner still believes run-out at non-striker's end is a "spirit of cricket issue and batter's fault" despite the MCC amending the code to remove it from unfair play laws. Custodians of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club last week re-classified the controversial runout, from law 41's 'unfair play' and incorporated it within law 38 pertaining to legitimate …

'It's a text message I'll never delete': Gilchrist reveals details of 'last contact' with Warne 8 hours before his death
2 years, 9 months ago

'It's a text message I'll never delete': Gilchrist reveals details of 'last contact' with Warne 8 hours before his death

Hindustan Times  

As the world of cricket and entire Australia continue to grieve at the loss of one of the beloved individuals Shane Warne, former Australia wicketkeeper batter Adam Gilchrist has revealed that he had last contacted his former teammate barely eight hours before his untimely passing. Australia lost two of its greatest cricketing heroes in Rodney Marsh and Warne within 24 …

Shane Warne's State Memorial to be Held at MCG on 30 March
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne's State Memorial to be Held at MCG on 30 March

The Quint  

"There's nowhere in the world more appropriate to farewell Warnie than the 'G'. Victorians will be able to pay tribute to Shane and his contribution our state, and his sport, at a memorial service at the MCG on the evening of March 30th," said Andrews in a tweet. Notably, the MCG was the stage of the legspinner's famous Ashes hat-trick …

Warne was an illusionist first and leg-spinner second, says Greg Chappell
2 years, 10 months ago

Warne was an illusionist first and leg-spinner second, says Greg Chappell

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell on Monday paid glowing tributes to Shane Warne, describing the spin legend as an illusionist first and then a spinner, who mesmerised the world with his craft and took it to an altogether different level. "When I think of Shane Warne, I think of the words of American naturalist, poet and writer Henry David Thoreau, …

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 …

Warne was a cricketing genius with working-class desperation to win: Ian Healy
2 years, 10 months ago

Warne was a cricketing genius with working-class desperation to win: Ian Healy

The Hindu  

For Shane Warne's former teammate and close friend Ian Healy, the last couple of days have been unbelievable. "It wasn’t the most viciously swinging and spinning delivery he had bowled on the previous short tour of New Zealand just prior," Healy says. "Those games followed a pattern of their top order starting quite well against the new ball, and then …

Shane Warne death: Elizabeth Hurley pays tribute to Australian cricket legend and ex-fiance
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne death: Elizabeth Hurley pays tribute to Australian cricket legend and ex-fiance

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elizabeth Hurley has paid tribute to Shane …

Shane Warne's death a 'personal loss', playing with him one of the highlights of my career, says Rahul Dravid
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne's death a 'personal loss', playing with him one of the highlights of my career, says Rahul Dravid

Firstpost  

“I think for me what will remain just is the memories of the friendship, of the times we spent together off the field and just the ability to connect,” said Dravid Mohali: Terming Shane Warne’s sudden death a “personal loss”, Indian batting great and current head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said the Australian spin legend will be remembered as …

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, the showman who changed cricket forever
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne, the showman who changed cricket forever

The Independent  

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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. …

A master on field, enigmatic off; Shane Warne dies aged 52
2 years, 10 months ago

A master on field, enigmatic off; Shane Warne dies aged 52

The Independent  

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Shane Warne: Watching Warnie bowl was like watching different persons rolled into one
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: Watching Warnie bowl was like watching different persons rolled into one

Firstpost  

With the cricket ball in his hand, Warne invoked magic, challenged batsmen to be not drawn by that and wooed the lovers of magic to watch him cast spells Watching Shane Warne bowl was like watching different persons rolled into one. With the cricket ball in his hand, Warne invoked magic, challenged batsmen to be not drawn by that and …

Shane Warne - The Player of the Gentleman's Game
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne - The Player of the Gentleman's Game

The Quint  

You could try and hate him, some even said they loathed him, but they all just kept coming back for more of him. His cricketing achievements would have been plastered everywhere possible by the time you read this, and it is no exaggeration that Shane Warne changed the face of cricket as we know it. His rivalry with Sachin, the …

Shane Warne dies: 'Greatest bowler I played with or against. RIP King' - Ponting bids emotional adieu to Aussie legend
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne dies: 'Greatest bowler I played with or against. RIP King' - Ponting bids emotional adieu to Aussie legend

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting paid a rich tribute to spin wizard Shane Warne, who tragically passed away from a suspected heart attack on Friday. Ponting shared the dressing room with Warne for a large part of his international career and the duo played a pivotal role in Australia's incredible domination in world cricket at the turn of the century. …

Shane Warne: Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove pays tribute to 'naughty and lovable' spin legend
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove pays tribute to 'naughty and lovable' spin legend

Firstpost  

The outstanding Australia leg-spinner, the first bowler to take 700 Test wickets, captained Hampshire during what was his lone spell as a cricketer in the English domestic game from 2000-07. London: Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove paid tribute to the “naughty and lovable” Shane Warne for reviving the English county’s fortunes following the cricket great’s death on Friday. Bransgrove told Hampshire’s …

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 …

'A leader who turned underdogs into champions': Rajasthan Royals pay heartfelt tribute to 'first Royal' Shane Warne
2 years, 10 months ago

'A leader who turned underdogs into champions': Rajasthan Royals pay heartfelt tribute to 'first Royal' Shane Warne

Hindustan Times  

Australia's spin wizard Shane Warne tragically passed away on Friday from a suspected heart attack. Warne, 52, is widely regarded as one of the greatest spinners of all time and had 709 Test wickets to his name, ending his spell-binding international career in 2007 with a remarkable 708 Test wickets. In the inaugural edition of the tournament, Warne famously led …

Eight great moments in the career of legspinner Shane Warne
2 years, 10 months ago

Eight great moments in the career of legspinner Shane Warne

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Eight great moments in the career of Shane Warne, who died Friday at the age of 52, as compiled by the Australian Associated Press: COLOMBO COMEBACK, 1992 Before the Mike Gatting “Ball of the Century” there was the miracle in Colombo that truly announced Warne on the world stage. After missing the first test of the series, Warne …

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 …

Shane Warne: Key statistics from Australian leg-spinner’s stunning career
2 years, 10 months ago

Shane Warne: Key statistics from Australian leg-spinner’s stunning career

The Independent  

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