News for 'Shane Warne'

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Remembering his last meeting with Warne in 2021, Tendulkar said: "After the last IPL, I went to spend some time in London where we got in touch. There was never a dull moment. He was full of entertainment, full of jokes and you know those battles those mini competitions.'

Sachin-Warne fund-raising act axed

Sachin-Warne fund-raising act axed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

A fund-raising event involving Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar has been cancelled because of internet hoaxers

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Australian legend Shane Warne believes England have no chance of regaining the Ashes without Kevin Pietersen, who is a doubtful starter for the series owing to his Achilles heel.

Warne bowled over by Monty 'Python'

Warne bowled over by Monty 'Python'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

"To me, he is the new Monty Python: something completely different."

Warne steals the show

Warne steals the show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The leg-spinner never imagined his farewell to be so successful after he captured five wickets and became the first player to claim 700 Test scalps.

Warne eyes 700 wickets

Warne eyes 700 wickets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The Australia leg-spinner will be centre stage once again in the third Test after his match-winning performance in Adelaide last week.

Move IPL to South Africa again: Warne

Move IPL to South Africa again: Warne

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne is concerned about safety of the cricketers in the wake of threats by terror groups and suggested that IPL-III be held in South Africa again if these threats are credible.

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Constant criticism leading up to the Ashes may actually work in Australia's favour, galvanising an under-pressure team against a more settled England side, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes.

Warne's comeback is return of king

Warne's comeback is return of king

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Tendulkar is far more than a man with great numbers: Warne

Tendulkar is far more than a man with great numbers: Warne

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Australian spinner Shane Warne has paid rich tribute to Sachin Tendulkar terming him the "best batsman" of his generation and said that there won't be another player like the retiring Indian great in years to come.

CA must field youngsters in Tests: Warne

CA must field youngsters in Tests: Warne

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

With Australia still struggling to cope with the retirements of their key players, spin legend Shane Warne has called on the selectors to pump in young blood into the team before it is too late.

Should Warne be playing?

Should Warne be playing?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Do you think Shane Warne should be allowed to play in charity games while he's serving out his ban?

Aggressive India deserves to be No.1 team: Warne

Aggressive India deserves to be No.1 team: Warne

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Australian legend Shane Warne has said that India deserves to be the No.1 side in Test cricket in the world because they play a good attacking game.

Warne quashes talk of ODI return

Warne quashes talk of ODI return

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Leg-spinner Shane Warne has reiterated he will not return to the one-day squad ahead of the World Cup

Warne pressed to play 2009 Ashes

Warne pressed to play 2009 Ashes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

After an exceptional year, Shane Warne is being urged to extend his Test career until the 2009 Ashes tour

Warne would come back if made captain: Jones

Warne would come back if made captain: Jones

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

More than the million dollars, it is Australia's captaincy which can pull spin legend Shane Warne out of retirement to rescue the team's floundering Ashes campaign, claims cricketer-turned-commentator Dean Jones.

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

One of the reasons why bowlers are rarely considered captains is because they are more susceptible to injuries than batters, argues Vishal Menon.

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Anderson, Swann are like McGrath-Warne combo: Saker

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Australian bowling coach David Saker has compared England paceman James Anderson and spinner Graeme Swann to legendary Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.

Our team showed good intensity: Warne

Our team showed good intensity: Warne

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Relieved after snapping their losing streak, Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne said his team responded well to the pressure and showed intensity in its eight-wicket victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerala in Jaipur.

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.

Horror start to run chase did us in: Warne

Horror start to run chase did us in: Warne

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

After suffering another crushing defeat in the Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne said the "horror start" never allowed them to make a comeback in the match.

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.

Strauss is my new Cullinan: Warne

Strauss is my new Cullinan: Warne

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The leg-spinner said that 700 wickets is a possibility as long as he retained his enthusiasm for the game.

Australia ask 'who you Warne-a call? -- Pom buster!'

Australia ask 'who you Warne-a call? -- Pom buster!'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

With Australia's Ashes campaign on the ropes after a crushing second Test loss to England, local sports writers have resorted to trying to cajole 41-year-old legspinner Shane Warne out of retirement to save the cricket team in their hour of need.

Play a spinner at the MCG, Warne urges Australia

Play a spinner at the MCG, Warne urges Australia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Australia need to play a spinner in this week's fourth Ashes Test and should consider utilising all rounder Shane Watson's ability with the ball to bolster the pace attack, according to former spin-bowling great Shane Warne.

Warne was not the original choice for captaincy

Warne was not the original choice for captaincy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

Shane Warne's midas touch to minnows Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL season may be a part of cricketing folklore but a new book reveals that the Australian spin legend was not the original choice for captaincy.

White slams Cricket Australia, Samuels over Warne spat

White slams Cricket Australia, Samuels over Warne spat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Australian all-rounder Cameron White has slammed Cricket Australia for letting off West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels with only a reprimand, following his ugly spat with Shane Warne during a match in the Big Bash League earlier this month.

I'm looking forward to IPL 4: Warne

I'm looking forward to IPL 4: Warne

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Australian spin wizard Shane Warne expressed his willingness to play in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League next year.

It's easy to understand why Younis wants it: Warne

It's easy to understand why Younis wants it: Warne

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Younis Khan's emotional plea for teams to tour Pakistan notwithstanding, spin great Shane Warne reckons the trouble-torn country is still not safe for the visitors.

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.

Warne slams Ganguly, to complain against him

Warne slams Ganguly, to complain against him

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Rajasthan Royals' skipper Shane Warne said he will lodge a complaint against his Kolkata Knight Riders' counterpart Sourav Ganguly for resorting to time-wasting tactics during their IPL match and refusing to accept the fielder's word on a "clean catch".

Warne quits Hampshire and all first class cricket

Warne quits Hampshire and all first class cricket

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The great Australian leg spinner said he is retiring from all first class cricket but will participate in the Indian Premier League with the Jaipur franchise as captain and coach. Warne, who took 708 wickets in 145 tests following his 1992 debut, was going to play for Hampshire again this season but the county club's chairman, Rod Bransgrove, said the two parties had mutually agreed to a parting of the ways.

Warne ensures Rajasthan a win over Hyderabad

Warne ensures Rajasthan a win over Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Captain Shane Warne hit the fourth and fifth ball of the final over for two huge sixes to ensure Rajasthan Royals a three-wicket win over the Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League match at Hyderabad on Thursday.

Simone says Warne's 'stupid'

Simone says Warne's 'stupid'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

"I was in shock. I was numb. I said to him: 'How could you be so stupid?'" she said.

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Shane Warne found himself at the centre of another one when he called pacer Mitchell Starc 'soft'.

Lyon taking tips from Warne to plot India's downfall

Lyon taking tips from Warne to plot India's downfall

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

The only struggling Australian bowler against a clueless Indian batsmen, off-spinner Nathan Lyon is taking tips from spin legend Shane Warne to plot the downfall of Virender Sehwag and his men in the fourth and final Test in Adelaide starting on January 24.

Fans can bid to experience Warne's spin magic

Fans can bid to experience Warne's spin magic

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

For cricket fans who have dreamt of rubbing shoulders with Shane Warne, it is the opportunity of a lifetime as the Australian spin legend will bowl an over at the one who makes the highest bid during a charity match to raise funds for New Zealand's Earthquake victims.

Warne should bowl slower: Jenner

Warne should bowl slower: Jenner

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Terry Jenner said the leg spinner needs to slow down in an attempt to regain the flight and drift which were his hallmarks.

Warne theories and what ifs after Bangalore thriller

Warne theories and what ifs after Bangalore thriller

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Only one person in the world was not surprised when England and India shared a 676-run feast at the World Cup that ended with a heart-stopping tie off the last ball.