News for 'Shane Warne'

Warne strikes with second ball

Warne strikes with second ball

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

The leg spinner took a wicket with his second ball in his first first class match after his comeback to top-level cricket.

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

James Anderson concluded his illustrious 21-year international cricket career with his 704th and final wicket on Friday during England's commanding victory over West Indies

Time is right for Cummins to be Australia captain, says Warne

Time is right for Cummins to be Australia captain, says Warne

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne said the time is right for fast bowler Pat Cummins to succeed Tim Paine as captain of the Test team.

Images: Warne statue unveiled at the MCG

Images: Warne statue unveiled at the MCG

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Shane Warne's presence at the Melbourne Cricket Club is no longer just memories - he's now immortalized there forever as the 11th statue of Australian sporting greats at the ground.

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Celebrated Indian spin maestros Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin showered praise upon Lyon.

'One Last Time, Jimmy!'

'One Last Time, Jimmy!'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

England great James Anderson, playing in his 188th and final Test before retirement, claimed his 701st wicket on Day 1.

Murali's record will stand forever: Warne

Murali's record will stand forever: Warne

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne showered accolades on retiring Muttiah Muralitharan, his arch rival during his playing days, by describing the Sri Lankan as one of the game's great competitors whose world record of Test wickets will be hard to be broken.

Injured Warne to miss fourth Test

Injured Warne to miss fourth Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

The ace leg spinner was struck by a ball while batting in the nets on Tuesday.

Seven sins that dashed Warne's captaincy hopes

Seven sins that dashed Warne's captaincy hopes

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Shane Warne's seven sins scuttled his ambition to captain the Australian cricket team, perhaps the only unfulfilled dream of the legendary spinner.

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the Indian community and the native Australians.

Ponting puts faith in Warne

Ponting puts faith in Warne

Rediff.com4 Jul 2004

Warne in doubt for second Test

Warne in doubt for second Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

Shane Warne is in doubt for Australia's second Test against West Indies because of back pain

Warne captures 700th Test wicket

Warne captures 700th Test wicket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Warne clean bowled England opener Andrew Strauss for 50 on the second ball of his fourth over.

Ditch Gilchrist to groom Clarke: Warne

Ditch Gilchrist to groom Clarke: Warne

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The ace leg-spinner is in favour of making Michael Clarke vice-captain of the Australian cricket team.

Warne injured by beamer from former team mate Lee

Warne injured by beamer from former team mate Lee

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Shane Warne suffered a suspected broken hand after being struck by an unintentional beamer from former Australia team mate Brett Lee in an MCC v Rest of the World exhibition match at Lord's on Saturday.

'Warne could not resist playing Tendulkar'

'Warne could not resist playing Tendulkar'

Rediff.com15 May 2009

He was almost ruled out of rest of the Indian Premier League owing to his hamstring injury but Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne made a surprise appearance against Mumbai Indians as he did not want to miss possibly his only chance to play Sachin Tendulkar in the Twenty20 tournament, in Durban. Barry also lauded the efforts of Munaf Patel and Rob Quiney for their role in the victory over Mumbai Indians.

Fine on Warne totally uncalled for: Modi

Fine on Warne totally uncalled for: Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Wednesday termed the Board of Control for Cricket in India "money minded" and said the board's decision to impose a fine of $50,000 on Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne was uncalled for.

Warne, McGrath share Don award

Warne, McGrath share Don award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The duo joined former skipper Mark Taylor (1998) as the only cricketers to receive the award.

Australia can exploit India's weak bowling: Warne

Australia can exploit India's weak bowling: Warne

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Spin legend Shane Warne feels that bowling is India's weak link and Australia can exploit this to their advantage in the four-match Test series beginning in Melbourne on December 26.

Muralitharan tougher to face than Warne: Ganguly

Muralitharan tougher to face than Warne: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Paying glowing tributes to Muttiah Muralitharan, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said the Sri Lankan spin legend is more accurate and has more variations, so tougher to face.

Buchanan's idea would only confuse players: Warne

Buchanan's idea would only confuse players: Warne

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Never an admirer of John Buchanan's style of functioning, spin legend Shane Warne said the Kolkata Knight Riders coach's multiple-captain theory would only confuse the players.

Warne's advice to up-and-coming leg-spinner Lamichanne

Warne's advice to up-and-coming leg-spinner Lamichanne

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Lamichanne said keeping things simple and working hard have been the keys to success for him

Cricket Australia to play straight bat to Warne Twitter rant

Cricket Australia to play straight bat to Warne Twitter rant

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has defended the organisation following a scathing attack aimed at them by spin great Shane Warne, who panned the board in a series of Twitter rants.

Warne could face legal action

Warne could face legal action

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Sri Lanka's Galle Cricket Club could sue Shane Warne for not honouring a pledge to reconstruct the tsunami-hit ground.

Day-nighters will help Tests: Warne

Day-nighters will help Tests: Warne

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The concept of night Tests may be seen as breaking away from tradition by purists but Australian spin legend Shane Warne feels the innovation can help bring back fans to cricket's longest format, which is struggling for spectators currently. The outspoken former leg-spinner feels the standard of umpiring in international cricket is also dwindling fast and singled out Pakistan's Aleem Dar as the one making too many mistakes.

Warne calls Muralitharan 'thin-skinned'

Warne calls Muralitharan 'thin-skinned'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

The Aussie leg spinner hoped the Sri Lankan had not been influenced by his controversial former captain Arjuna Ranatunga.

Australia can never replace Warne, says Hilditch

Australia can never replace Warne, says Hilditch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

The void created by the retirement of spin legend Shane Warne can never be filled in the Australian cricket team, feels chief selector Andrew Hilditch.

No Australian involved in match fixing: Warne

No Australian involved in match fixing: Warne

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Former Australian legend and Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne has strongly denied reports of involvement of a famous Australian cricketer in alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches played in South Africa last year.

Regaining Ashes is Warne's goal

Regaining Ashes is Warne's goal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

The ace leg spinner says victory in the series against Australia's oldest foes, starting in Brisbane next month, is his main concern.

Emphasis is on restricting than attacking: Warne

Emphasis is on restricting than attacking: Warne

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Australian bowling legend Shane Warne has said that the biggest threat to the art of spin bowling comes from coaches and captains who lack the understanding of the art.

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.

Warne cleared to play charity games

Warne cleared to play charity games

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

Cricket Australia had said that Warne should be prevented from playing any type of cricket while serving his suspension.

Warne says this Royals player is an 'absolute champion'

Warne says this Royals player is an 'absolute champion'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Spin legend Shane Warne expressed 'surprise' that wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson is not playing all forms of cricket for India.

Warne to coach Australia spinners ahead of T20 World Cup

Warne to coach Australia spinners ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Shane Warne will work with the Australia squad as a specialist spin bowling coach in the lead-up to the Twenty20 World Cup in Bangladesh in March, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

Viv to team with Warne as Melbourne Stars' mentor

Viv to team with Warne as Melbourne Stars' mentor

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards is set to team up with spin great Shane Warne as Melbourne Stars' team mentor in the Australian Big Bash Twenty20 League this season, according to a report.

Warne's master plan to revive Australia

Warne's master plan to revive Australia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne has come up with a 10-point action plan to revive the state of cricket Down Under and said tough decisions need to be made for the team to regain the number one status in the ICC's Test rankings.

Warne backs Lehmann for Australia's top cricket job

Warne backs Lehmann for Australia's top cricket job

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Legendary spinner Shane Warne believes that Darren Lehmann's mix of people skills and appetite for cricket would make him a standout candidate to become Australia's next chairman of selectors or coach.

Spotted! Warne at the Adelaide Oval

Spotted! Warne at the Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Reader Prashant Nair met Shane Warne.

McGrath, Warne top ICC Rankings

McGrath, Warne top ICC Rankings

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne occupy the top two slots in bowling rankings after the Super Test

Warne planning World Cup return

Warne planning World Cup return

Rediff.com30 Apr 2006

Australian coach John Buchanan has said that the ace leg-spinner is keen on playing the 2007 World Cup