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Ashwin's Daughters Celebrate Dad's 37th Five-For

Ashwin's Daughters Celebrate Dad's 37th Five-For

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Ashwin's wife Prithi and daughters Akhira and Aadhya cheered him on from the stands, a heartwarming moment that captured their joy and pride of his accomplishment.

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Australian spin legend Shane Warne named the best batsmen he bowled to from each of the nine Test playing nations he faced during his career. As part of his commentary duties during the current Test series between England and Pakistan, Warne was asked to name the best batsmen he bowled to during his decorated 15-year career. Warne, on the expected lines, named Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara from India and West Indies respectively.

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell's insightful writings, critical reviews and anecdotes from his playing days will be missed. The Australian icon brought the curtain down on his more than five-decade-long journalistic career, penning his last piece on Sunday.

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson

Does Gujarat Titans have magic of Warne's RR of 2008?

Does Gujarat Titans have magic of Warne's RR of 2008?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'They are consistently finding ways to win, whether from a good, middling or bad position in games. When you have that winning mentality, it becomes very difficult to break.'

Warne re-unites with ex, Liz Hurley!

Warne re-unites with ex, Liz Hurley!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

It was 'couple reunion time' as Liz Hurley recently went to meet her ex-fiance Shane Warne play in the Cricket All-Star Series in Los Angeles.

Warne is the greatest: Botham

Warne is the greatest: Botham

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Legendary England all-rounder Ian Botham believes Shane Warne is the greatest player to have set foot on a cricket field.

First Look: Warne with Tendulkar at the Wankhede

First Look: Warne with Tendulkar at the Wankhede

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The Rajasthan Royals captain is playing his final professional match, against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai.

Warne defends his charity under probe for financial irregularities

Warne defends his charity under probe for financial irregularities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Australian spin legend Shane Warne's charitable foundation is under the scanner of a consumer watchdog in Melbourne but the flamboyant former cricketer has insisted that the furore is a "malicious campaign" and he has "absolutely nothing to hide".

Warne joins MCC's world cricket committee

Warne joins MCC's world cricket committee

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The world cricket committee was formed in 2006 and has made recommendations that have resulted in changes such as the introduction of day-night Test cricket, and the adoption of the decision review system (DRS) in the international game.

Tendulkar No 1 in Warne's Test best

Tendulkar No 1 in Warne's Test best

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar tops the list of the world's 100 best Test cricketers named by legendary spinner Shane Warne in his book Shane Warne's century', which also features as many as 10 other Indians. Warne's list from among cricketers whom he had played with or against also includes Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev, Mohammad Azharuddin, Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri.

Warne under fire for sledging

Warne under fire for sledging

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The Australian leg-spinner was accused of sledging Sussex batsman Matt Prior during a county game last week.

'Never used the phrase 'licking Warne's feet''

'Never used the phrase 'licking Warne's feet''

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Faced with legal action for his derogatory comments against the RCA, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones defended his statement, saying that he never used any word that was deemed to be defamatory.

Coronavirus: Warne questions shutting of golf courses

Coronavirus: Warne questions shutting of golf courses

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

As per the Sydney Morning Herald, 70 people in Australia have died due to the coronavirus.

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's first ball of the 1993-94 Ashes series has been written into the history books as the 'Ball of the Century'.

'Verbal diarrhoea': Warne slams Australia's dressing room buzzwords

'Verbal diarrhoea': Warne slams Australia's dressing room buzzwords

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Shane Warne said that the prized Australian Test cap evokes 'verbal diarrhoea' among its admirers and he can never be one of them.

Mental health a very serious issue: Warne

Mental health a very serious issue: Warne

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Australia's spin legend Shane Warne on Monday said mental health is a very issue and encouraged people to come out and speak up.

Warne sprang surprises, Dravid keeps it simple: Rahane

Warne sprang surprises, Dravid keeps it simple: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Comparing the captaincy styles of Australian great Shane Warne and Indian legend Rahul Dravid, young batsman Ajinkya Rahane said that while the former used to spring surprises, the latter keeps everything simple, but both were good leaders.

IPL videos: Warne launches apparel brand <i>Spinners</i>

IPL videos: Warne launches apparel brand Spinners

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Video clips from around the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes

Warne returns as mentor to resurrect Royals' fortunes

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Shane Warne returned to Rajasthan Royals as team mentor, 10 years after he famously led the side to the Indian Premier League title in the inaugural edition.

Warne lost a bet to Ganguly and here's what happened next...

Warne lost a bet to Ganguly and here's what happened next...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The former Aus leg-spinner then went on to place a bet with Ganguly, asking him to buy him dinner and wear the Australian jersey if the Aussies would win the June 10 ICC Champions Trophy match against England and he in turn would wear the England jersey if the Poms won.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Australian sports figures and several international tennis players who arrived in the country for tournaments ahead of the Australian Open have raised funds in support of relief and recovery efforts for victims.

I did not tongue-kiss teen: Warne

I did not tongue-kiss teen: Warne

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Spin king Shane Warne did not tongue-kiss a 16-year-old girl or ask to see her breasts during a Surfers Paradise encounter last year, according to a statement he made to police.

Warne back as Rajasthan Royals go Pink

Warne back as Rajasthan Royals go Pink

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Australia spin legend Shane Warne was named as the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 12th editon of the Indian Premier League.

Now, Warne turns gin distillery into hand sanitiser factory

Now, Warne turns gin distillery into hand sanitiser factory

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Cricket legend Shane Warne's distillery has started manufacturing hand sanitiser instead of gin to make up for the shortage of the alcohol-based solution and "save lives" from the clutches of the COVID-19 pandemic.

England will receive a 5-0 drubbing: Warne

England will receive a 5-0 drubbing: Warne

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Shane Warne was in London to promote his book, Shane Warne's Century, but couldn't resist taking a dig at traditional rivals England, claiming they will go down 0-5 in the Ashes series next summer.

Is Lyon better than Ashwin in Test cricket?

Is Lyon better than Ashwin in Test cricket?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Panesar believes Lyon is a better bowler than Ashwin because of the dominance he has imposed in Australia, where spinners struggle to find assistance from the pitch.

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Australia spin great Shane Warne picked former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian XI. However, the most notable omission in his team was that of former India batting great VVS Laxman, who enjoyed an impeccable record against Australia.

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Tendulkar, Warne ring the opening bell at NYSE

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne visited the New York Stock Exchange to highlight the inaugural cricket series in New York.

Dravid will look to inspire Royals in Warne's absence

Dravid will look to inspire Royals in Warne's absence

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Former India captain Rahul Dravid will look to take forward the legacy of the inimitable Shane Warne when he returns to the field as Rajasthan Royals captain who will take on Kings XI Punjab in their lung opener of the fifth Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Friday.

Lord's Salutes Warney

Lord's Salutes Warney

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

On a day of tributes to a man who took 708 wickets in 145 Tests, players of both teams lined side by side and the capacity crowd at the venue stood up as one before breaking into a 23-second applause.

Warne posts cryptic message in response to 'wild sex romp' claims

Warne posts cryptic message in response to 'wild sex romp' claims

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Shane Warne recently took to Twitter to address claims that he had a "sexy hotel romp" with a 42-year-old single mother.

Warne to captain and coach Jaipur IPL team

Warne to captain and coach Jaipur IPL team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The team, owned by Emerging Media, has been christened as 'Rajasthan Royals'.

Warne set for huge bonanza for small stake in Rajasthan Royals

Warne set for huge bonanza for small stake in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Shane Warne was paid US$ 657,000 and given an ownership of 0.75 percent for every year he played in IPL after coming out of retirement in 2008.

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The Twenty20 league mooted by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and spin champion Shane Warne could be a risky proposition.

I did it for my kids, says Warne

I did it for my kids, says Warne

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

WATCH: 7-year-old spinner from Kashmir leaves Warne in a spell

WATCH: 7-year-old spinner from Kashmir leaves Warne in a spell

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Australian spin legend Shane Warne praised the bowling skills of the boy - identified as Ahmad, a resident of Ganderbal district in central Kashmir.