Meet Shane Warne
Heralded as one of the greatest bowlers in the world cricket speaker Shane Warne is an Australian cricketer with a long and successful career that spanned more than twenty years. Shane Warne is widely regarded as one of the finest leg spin bowlers in the history of cricket. In 2000, he was selected by a panel of cricket experts as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century, the only specialist bowler selected in the quintet. For all his on-pitch and off-pitch controversies, Warne's place in cricketing posterity has been assured by the fact that he has overturned the domination of cricket by fast bowling that had prevailed for two decades before his debut.
From his test Debut in 1992 against India. Shane Keith Warne has left a mighty footfrint on the game of cricket. He was Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1994, One-Day International Player of the Year 2000, Selected as one of five Wisden cricketers of the century, 2000 and Test Player of the Year - 2006.
Shane’s illustrious career highlights have included a Test hat-trick, a Man-of-the-Match prize in a World Cup final and he has scored more runs than any other Test player without making a hundred. For his considerable achievements he is rated in the top five cricketers of the twentieth century.
As is often the case with great sportsmen, Shane Warne has been no stranger to controversy. His exploits off the field have consistently made headlines - one such act of ignominy earning him a 12 month ban.
His resilience was demonstrated when he bounced back from suspension to play some of the best cricket of his career. He took part in the best series ever played, the 2005 Ashes, taking 40 wickets and becoming BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.
Since retiring from Test cricket, the first bowler to achieve 700 first class wickets has concentrated on his charity foundation, whilst simultaneously finding time to indulge his passion for poker. After dinner, Shane reflects on his career, from the ball that announced his arrival on the world stage to playing his mum in a lager commercial.
From his test Debut in 1992 against India. Shane Keith Warne has left a mighty footfrint on the game of cricket. He was Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1994, One-Day International Player of the Year 2000, Selected as one of five Wisden cricketers of the century, 2000 and Test Player of the Year - 2006.
Shane’s illustrious career highlights have included a Test hat-trick, a Man-of-the-Match prize in a World Cup final and he has scored more runs than any other Test player without making a hundred. For his considerable achievements he is rated in the top five cricketers of the twentieth century.
As is often the case with great sportsmen, Shane Warne has been no stranger to controversy. His exploits off the field have consistently made headlines - one such act of ignominy earning him a 12 month ban.
His resilience was demonstrated when he bounced back from suspension to play some of the best cricket of his career. He took part in the best series ever played, the 2005 Ashes, taking 40 wickets and becoming BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year.
Since retiring from Test cricket, the first bowler to achieve 700 first class wickets has concentrated on his charity foundation, whilst simultaneously finding time to indulge his passion for poker. After dinner, Shane reflects on his career, from the ball that announced his arrival on the world stage to playing his mum in a lager commercial.
