Shane Warne has died
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A real shame.
"Enjoyable" probably isn't quite the right word to describe watching him rip through the English batting order, but to have a front row seat to see someone of his talent operating at their absolute peak is pretty special and humbling whichever way you look at it. And unlike some of his peers, he wasn't a complete arse about it.
A superb all-round cricket brain, always insightful analysis and one hell of a character to boot.
"Enjoyable" probably isn't quite the right word to describe watching him rip through the English batting order, but to have a front row seat to see someone of his talent operating at their absolute peak is pretty special and humbling whichever way you look at it. And unlike some of his peers, he wasn't a complete arse about it.
A superb all-round cricket brain, always insightful analysis and one hell of a character to boot.
“He’s blonde, he’s bent, his arse is up for rent - Shane Warne, Shane Warne”…..
When the whole England crowd sledge you like this there’s only one reason…. You are the greatest of your generation, the most dangerous Aussie around.
I’m destroyed at this news, a hero, a villain, a character, a caricature even. A LEGEND.
RIP mate, too young, too soon.
To add…. Heart attack in Thailand. I hope it was whilst doing “hookers and cocaine”.
Tragic news.
When the whole England crowd sledge you like this there’s only one reason…. You are the greatest of your generation, the most dangerous Aussie around.
I’m destroyed at this news, a hero, a villain, a character, a caricature even. A LEGEND.
RIP mate, too young, too soon.
To add…. Heart attack in Thailand. I hope it was whilst doing “hookers and cocaine”.
Tragic news.
ker. Irreplaceable.I put this in one of the "other" threads:
I'm really sad to learn that Warney has died, he'll be greatly missed.
I was a Member at Hampshire when he was Captain. Not only was he a great player, and a real threat with the ball - whenever the announcer said "To bowl from the Northern End - Shane Warne" there was always a buzz around the ground, a frisson of expectation and excitement, knowing that he would make something happen. He would always start from the Northern End, where the hotel now stands. The Shane Warne stand is near the Pavilion, a tribute to one of the greatest Captains we ever had.
He was brilliant with the fans, and especially the youngsters - my son was nine or ten years old at the time, cricket-mad, and the 2005 Ashes series was a recent memory, so for him to be able to talk to one of the greatest players ever to play the game, and get his autograph, was an incredible experience for the lad. Warney was always so generous with his time, especially to the youngsters, and it was usual to see him standing by the boundary after a match, with a group of spectators, chatting, and generally enjoying himself.
And his Captain's Speech at the annual Members' Forum and AGM was the stuff of legend.
My son follows several players and cricket organisations on Instagram, and there are tributes from The Barmy Army and Hampshire Cricket already. Cricket Australia have had a very sad 24 hours, with the loss of Rod Marsh and Shane Warne. It's fair to say that we'll never see their like again, and the world of cricket is a poorer place for their passing.
I'm really sad to learn that Warney has died, he'll be greatly missed.
I was a Member at Hampshire when he was Captain. Not only was he a great player, and a real threat with the ball - whenever the announcer said "To bowl from the Northern End - Shane Warne" there was always a buzz around the ground, a frisson of expectation and excitement, knowing that he would make something happen. He would always start from the Northern End, where the hotel now stands. The Shane Warne stand is near the Pavilion, a tribute to one of the greatest Captains we ever had.
He was brilliant with the fans, and especially the youngsters - my son was nine or ten years old at the time, cricket-mad, and the 2005 Ashes series was a recent memory, so for him to be able to talk to one of the greatest players ever to play the game, and get his autograph, was an incredible experience for the lad. Warney was always so generous with his time, especially to the youngsters, and it was usual to see him standing by the boundary after a match, with a group of spectators, chatting, and generally enjoying himself.
And his Captain's Speech at the annual Members' Forum and AGM was the stuff of legend.
My son follows several players and cricket organisations on Instagram, and there are tributes from The Barmy Army and Hampshire Cricket already. Cricket Australia have had a very sad 24 hours, with the loss of Rod Marsh and Shane Warne. It's fair to say that we'll never see their like again, and the world of cricket is a poorer place for their passing.
Dermot O'Logical said:
I put this in one of the "other" threads:
I'm really sad to learn that Warney has died, he'll be greatly missed.
I was a Member at Hampshire when he was Captain. Not only was he a great player, and a real threat with the ball - whenever the announcer said "To bowl from the Northern End - Shane Warne" there was always a buzz around the ground, a frisson of expectation and excitement, knowing that he would make something happen. He would always start from the Northern End, where the hotel now stands. The Shane Warne stand is near the Pavilion, a tribute to one of the greatest Captains we ever had.
He was brilliant with the fans, and especially the youngsters - my son was nine or ten years old at the time, cricket-mad, and the 2005 Ashes series was a recent memory, so for him to be able to talk to one of the greatest players ever to play the game, and get his autograph, was an incredible experience for the lad. Warney was always so generous with his time, especially to the youngsters, and it was usual to see him standing by the boundary after a match, with a group of spectators, chatting, and generally enjoying himself.
And his Captain's Speech at the annual Members' Forum and AGM was the stuff of legend.
My son follows several players and cricket organisations on Instagram, and there are tributes from The Barmy Army and Hampshire Cricket already. Cricket Australia have had a very sad 24 hours, with the loss of Rod Marsh and Shane Warne. It's fair to say that we'll never see their like again, and the world of cricket is a poorer place for their passing.
Off topic but I remember meeting Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh when the W.Indies were touring and set to play Northants when I was a teenager. The match was rained off and the team came down to play a game with us under the stands, Ambrose gave me bowling lessons, Walsh was a gent and signed my gloves, had infinite time for the fans of the sport. I'm really sad to learn that Warney has died, he'll be greatly missed.
I was a Member at Hampshire when he was Captain. Not only was he a great player, and a real threat with the ball - whenever the announcer said "To bowl from the Northern End - Shane Warne" there was always a buzz around the ground, a frisson of expectation and excitement, knowing that he would make something happen. He would always start from the Northern End, where the hotel now stands. The Shane Warne stand is near the Pavilion, a tribute to one of the greatest Captains we ever had.
He was brilliant with the fans, and especially the youngsters - my son was nine or ten years old at the time, cricket-mad, and the 2005 Ashes series was a recent memory, so for him to be able to talk to one of the greatest players ever to play the game, and get his autograph, was an incredible experience for the lad. Warney was always so generous with his time, especially to the youngsters, and it was usual to see him standing by the boundary after a match, with a group of spectators, chatting, and generally enjoying himself.
And his Captain's Speech at the annual Members' Forum and AGM was the stuff of legend.
My son follows several players and cricket organisations on Instagram, and there are tributes from The Barmy Army and Hampshire Cricket already. Cricket Australia have had a very sad 24 hours, with the loss of Rod Marsh and Shane Warne. It's fair to say that we'll never see their like again, and the world of cricket is a poorer place for their passing.
I have been told similar stories about Warnie and the gang, just the same, just wanted to engage with fans of the sport. I never got to meet Warne but I have met several of the English who faced him and would happily talk about just how good he was. Except Michael Vaughan, who, every time I have met has done his level best to be dick to everyone in the immediate vicinity, seems to be his default setting!
zetec said:
Chris Stott said:
Just came up on Sky. Shocked. 52 years old 
One of the greatest cricketers of my life time.
Not just my life time or your life time, one of the greatest cricketers of all time. RIP Shane WarneOne of the greatest cricketers of my life time.
RIP
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