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RCB Bold Diaries: RCB pay tribute to Shane Warne

Former RCB captain and swashbuckling batsman Virat Kohli said on ‘RCB Bold Diarie s: “I have tried to copy his actions at some stage or the other. That’s the impact he had on the game of cricket, and he was an amazing human being as well. I had a chance to speak to him quite a bit off the field as well. He was always positive and none of his conversations was random. It was always constructive, that you can learn from and spoke very passionately about test cricket and cricket in general, he just loved the game. It was a shock to everyone, but we can just smile and look back at his cricketing career, his achievements, and his life, he lived the way he wanted to live. He is probably the most confident personality that I have met, I am grateful that I have got to know him a little bit off the field as well.” Speaking on ‘RCB Bold Diaries’, Glenn Maxwell added , “I had a lot of heroes when I was growing up watching people play, not necessarily just from cricket but from other sports as wel...

Documentary film ‘Shane’, all set for a spin on India’s BookMyShow Stream

Australian cricketer Shane Warne’s documentary film will throw light on his life experiences through IPL, cricket in India and more. The bowling legend’s story will be exclusively available on BookMyShow Stream With an exciting contest lined up for the film, lucky fans stand a chance to watch India play England at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, London and also a chance to witness the T20 World Cup 2022 live in Australia. BookMyShow Stream, India’s largest homegrown Transaction Video-on-Demand (TVOD) streaming platform, is all set to spin yet another winning title adding to its spectacular, handpicked catalogue with ‘Shane’, the much-awaited documentary film on international cricketing legend Shane Warne. Based on the life of the former captain of the Australian cricket team and amongst the greatest bowlers the game has witnessed, the documentary ‘Shane’ will be exclusively available on BookMyShow Stream from January 15th, 2022 for Indian fans! Shane Warne fans can cut to the chase and pre-...

Cricketers playing in the ‘All Stars T20’ series

For the first time in cricket history - twenty eight legendary cricketers from around the world will be playing in the “ Cricket All Stars Series ” to be held in the United States of America in November across New York, Houston and Los Angeles. Hey USA, look who's coming to play some cricket this November :) #CricketAllStars @ShaneWarne @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/6fTGjOeHlr — Cricket All Stars (@T20AllStars) October 5, 2015 The series is part of a league planned by two legends Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar. In addition - Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting have been signed up for the T20 league featuring retired international cricketers. Here are the complete list of the 28 cricketers: India: Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar England: Michael Vaughan, Graeme Swann Australia: Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting, Glen McGrath, Mathew Hayden, Andrew Symonds New Zealand: Daniel Vettori Sri Lanka: Muttiah Muralitharan, Mahela Jayawardena,...

REVEALED: Shane Warne’s greatest ‘ENGLISH TEST XI’

Australian legend Shane Warne has named his best England Test team of the past 25 years, since 1990. “I unfortunately didn't play test cricket against Ian Botham, otherwise of course he would have made it, as to me he was the best all-round cricketer to ever play the game,” the 45-year-old wrote on his official Facebook page . "Tough call leaving Andrew Strauss out at the top, as could of easily picked him but went for Tres in the end, Cook was another player who pushed for a spot. "The number 5 spot was another tough one between Bell, Gatting, Thorpe, Joe Root & Nasser, Gatt just pipped them all. "I think the rest pick themselves, although was very hard to leave out Steve Harmison and Simon Jones. Devon Malcom also pushed hard for a spot as did Phil Tufnell for the spinners spot." Warne's greatest England Test XI since 1990: 1. Graham Gooch 2. Marcus Trescothick 3. Michael Vaughan (c) 4. Kevin Pietersen 5. Mike Gat...

Shane Warne retires from Big Bash League

Former Australian spin legend Shane Warne has ended his competitive cricket career by announcing his retirement from the Big Bash Twenty20 League , citing business, family and commentary commitments across two continents. " I think the time is right for me to hang up my Big Bash boots - juggling business, family and commentary commitments across two continents is not easy, " Warne said. "I've always loved the game but now it's time to observe. It's going to be a huge summer for Australian cricket. I'm really looking forward to it and will be closely following the Melbourne Stars," he added. The 43-year-old, who quit Test cricket in 2007. In his IPL stint, He captained the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural Indian Premier League in 2008. After great four seasons in the IPL, Warne signed up for Melbourne Stars in the inaugural 2011-12 BBL season. Clint Cooper , The Melbourne Stars's CEO said, " With increasing business and fa...

Lasith Malinga signs Melbourne Stars

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has signed Melbourne Stars for this season's Big Bash League . The signing of Malinga gives a major boost for the Melbourne stars. Shane Warne will be the captain of the Melbourne Stars.

Shane Warne's Bronze statue to be unveiled at MCG

Australian spin legend Shane Warne's bronze statue will be unveiled on Thursday at outside the MCG by Melbourne Cricket Club, for his contribution to the cricket and his achievements. ' Herald Sun ' reported: Warne, will join his fellow cricketers Dennis Lillee, Don Bradman, Keith Miller and Bill Ponsford at the MCG. In test match career, Warne took 708 wickets and 293 in ODIs. In 2007, he retired from international cricket after Ashes series victory by 5-0.

New captain of Rajasthan Royals is Rahul Dravid

Experienced batsman Rahul dravid has created a new captain of the Rajasthan Royals team in Indian Premier League on Saturday. The Rajasthan Royals bought Dravid for $500,000 at auction. In the first three sessions dravid had played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore . Dravid said, " I am honoured to lead the Rajasthan Royals. I hope to live up to the confidence shown in me by the franchise and give our fans an exciting season of cricket. I look forward to the valuable inputs from my team mates who are already leading their national sides and clubs. " Shane Warne congratulated dravid on his appointment, shane warne said, " I would like to congratulate Rahul Dravid on his appointment as the captain of the Royals. He is not only one of the world's best batsmen, but a leader par excellence. " The fifth season of the IPL Twenty20 league will begin from April 4 to May 27 2012.

Lehmann should be The Australia's coach - Shane Warne

Sydney, 19th October 2011 Shane Warne thinks Darren Lehmann would be the perfect coach for the team Australia , despite Cricket Australia has already started a search for the new coach Warne told reporters " I think Darren Lehmann is absolutely outstanding - as a coach or in some senior role involved in the team or as a selector, I think he's got a really good understanding of the young guys, he's got a great understanding of old school and what's required to perform. "

Liz Hurley Engaged To Shane Warne

London, Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 Australian former cricketer Shane Warne and British actress Elizabeth Hurley during a trip to Scotland confirmed their engagement. Liz Hurley and Shane Warne at Scotland According to The Daily Mail reported  42-year-old Warne proposed to the 46-year-old Hurley, on the East coast located in Scotland in the St Andrews hotel after a dinner in a golf contest. Shane warne has sent a tweet to his fans:- @warne888" Thanks for all your congratulations. Here's a pic of us about to go to Dunhill dinner in St Andrews .” Hurley, before had married with the Indian businessman Arun Nayar.

Shane Warne's New Bar Club 23

Melbourne, Monday, 13 June 2011 Former Australian player and one of the world's best spinners in the cricket game, Shane Warne is now getting ready to feed drink to people. Professional poker player Joe Hachem and Shane Warne both are prepared to opening their new bar named " Club 23 " in November 2011. Joe Hachem said he and Warne are both excited about his new bar. "We met the designer and architect and we want exactly the same as we have thought. Poker player and bar co-owner said it would be a place like an entertainment where you will come and enjoy your drink.

Shane Warne Bronze statue will be placed on MCG

Great spin bowler Shane Warne will be included in the ten great players whose bronze statue will be placed out of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Indian Premier League fourth season Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne during the competition has announced his retirement from cricket. 41 years, Warne is reported today on Twitter, " just finished measurement sitting for my statue at the mighty MCG"   Louis Laumen has drawn ten players including Donald Bradman and Dennis Lillee . Warne retired from Test cricket in 2007, he was at that time the world record 145 Test and 708 wickets

Warne is an inspiration for players -Yuvraj

Australia's great leg-spinner Shane Warne  faced fines in IPL of course, but Team India batsman Yuvraj Singh believes that Warne is a great inspiration for players. Yuvraj said that Warne is a legend and also a great spinner, great captain as well. However, He could not get the chance to captain in his country Australia , but he has proved the importance of his captaincy in IPL . He said that " Warne is a player that you always keep learning something from him. Whenever I meet them I am definitely learns something. He is an inspiration to us all. We salute such a great cricketer ."

Still Warne can be Dominated - Watson

Shane Warne took the decision to retire after the current IPL season 4 , but the Rajasthan Royals team-mate Shane Watson believes that the 41-year-old spinner, still can make the difference in international cricket. In his golden Career with 708 wickets in Test and 293 wickets in  one-day international, after the match against Mumbai Indians on Friday, Warne will leave Cricket in every format. Watson said to ' The Age ' connect with the Australian team and dominated in international level cricket is difficult to make but the way the bowling of Warne is still can make dominated world cricket. He said,It is very difficult to bowl nearly a year after although still he can bowl superbly.If warne would change his retirement decision, He can do amazingly with his bowling skills.But He will not change his decision.

Warne will join Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash

Australian great Spinner Shane Warne can be charged with promoting Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash competition. According to The Herald Sun Newspaper, Warne will be assigned Twenty20 cricket Victoria competition Big Bash and pursue the task of two new franchises. Cricket Victoria chairman Geoff Tamblyn admitted that he would like to join Warne in his board. At Present Warne is playing IPL season 4 and captain of Rajasthan Royals team. Geoff Tamblyn said, " We want Warne in the tournament to take important responsibility and get the chance to move on to the competition. " In T20 Big Bash Australia's eight leading cricket clubs will attend in the competition