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Deary me. 52 is so young in this day and age as well. Wasn’t he a lifetime smoker though? 

 

1 hour ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Deary me. 52 is so young in this day and age as well. Wasn’t he a lifetime smoker though? 

 No - lifetime Cricketer, played for Australia at one time I think.

R.I.P. Warnie. 💕

 

In terms of representing Australia (and Victoria) we owe Warnie a debt of gratitude. His contribution to the game was huge. His innate brilliance changed spin bowling like nothing else. 

Murali will miss his mate 😔


Woke up this morning and saw an IG post by Titus O'Reily that said "Heaven's scorecard. C: Marsh B: Warne." I was confused. Googled Shane Warne's name and WOW. In total shock. 

When he bowled it was must watch cricket. 

 

Next to Richard Hadlee, my favourite bowler to watch, ever. Riveting. For all the tabloid waffle, seemed to live like he really loved life, and had a reputation for being the most generous competitor on the playing field. RIP…

12 minutes ago, Webber said:

Next to Richard Hadlee, my favourite bowler to watch, ever. Riveting. For all the tabloid waffle, seemed to live like he really loved life, and had a reputation for being the most generous competitor on the playing field. RIP…

And his larrikin shtick hid a brilliant tactical mind. 

It was a great shame h was never made an Australian skipper.

Shocking. Two years younger than me.

Funny how I went through my (part-time) cricket life with an incorrect grip/action and could never, ever work out spin bowling. Then a couple of years ago I watched a brilliant Shane Warne YouTube lesson and bingo, the ball was turning. Warnie was a master craftsman and a great cricket teacher!


Wow lost for Words, a true legend of Aus sport.

Like most I can hardly comprehend it.  Two years younger than me.  

I was at the SCG when he made his debut and at the MCG for his hat trick.  I've always loved watching test cricket, but Warnie made it an unadulterated indulgence in a period of absolute dominance.  To misquote the great Paul Kelly:

"He was half the bloody side"

Simply the greatest cricketer I have ever had the privilege of watching.

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In disbelief.   RIP Warnie.

Had a great night on the gas with SK at Grand Orbit in Brisbane in the 90s. ODI at the Gabba the next day and Shane was 12th man. Black Sambucas for everyone.

1 hour ago, mo64 said:

Woke up this morning and saw an IG post by Titus O'Reily that said "Heaven's scorecard. C: Marsh B: Warne." I was confused. Googled Shane Warne's name and WOW. In total shock. 

When he bowled it was must watch cricket. 

 

I was also confused by this and the scrolled further and read it was true. I’m in shock. 


Huge shock. Condolences to his family and to all those fortunate enough to be considered his friend. 

A larger than life character with an immense cricket brain and a unique talent, that will be sorely missed. 

RIP SK Warne. 

Burst on the cricketing field like a fire cracker, built and sustained his skill until his figures speak for themselves. Inspired so many. Off field he was always outrageous but honest forthright and acknowledged his weaknesses.

He did live life to its fullest and while short did fill it with more than most do over a longer period. 

Leaves a legends legacy.

condolences to those closest to him.

He was more than just a brilliant cricketer. He has left a lasting legacy in that he was responsible for the renewed interest in leg spin. Who could forget “That” ball?! A leg break delivery from another planet! And for the scalp of Mike Gatting, no less. Kids at grassroots level (and adults, of course) are still reaping the benefits of having experienced his magic. 
Incidentally, I heard Gatting is still walking around in discombobulation to this day. 😉

 
17 minutes ago, dpositive said:

Burst on the cricketing field like a fire cracker, built and sustained his skill until his figures speak for themselves. Inspired so many. Off field he was always outrageous but honest forthright and acknowledged his weaknesses.

He did live life to its fullest and while short did fill it with more than most do over a longer period. 

Leaves a legends legacy.

condolences to those closest to him.

Indeed .... he lived 5 lifetimes (with all their ups and downs) in his 52 years.


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