'I let my family down': Shane Warne opens up on controversies during playing career
Cricket | May 14, 2020 16:39 ISTFormer Australian bowler Shane Warne opened up on his controversy-ridden career, saying that he 'let his family down'.
Former Australian bowler Shane Warne opened up on his controversy-ridden career, saying that he 'let his family down'.
The second Test at the Edgbaston produced the cricket of the highest quality. In one of the most thrilling contests in Test cricket's history, England won the match by 2 runs to level series 1-1 after first two Test of the five-match series.
Warne said he loved playing for his country and it didn't matter whether he did that wearing the Baggy Green or a floppy hat.
Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has offered a unique suggestion to tackle the issues regarding saliva usage on the ball in post-COVID-19 world.
On Saturday, the Aussie great posted a picture with the two, heaping praise on the batting duo while also admitting that they 'won most of the time' against him.
VVS Laxman, who played alongside Tendulkar for many years, revealed the best battle he witnessed between the Master Blaster and Warne.
Sachin, in conversation with BCCI.tv, was talking about facing Glenn McGrath, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, when he shifted focus to Warne, a rivalry every cricket fan of the 90s remembers.
Lee revealed how Tendulkar was able to tackle Warne almost every time and said the Little Master was dominant over the spin wizard.
Australia's Shane Watson hailed Ricky Ponting, saying that he is one of his favourite captains ever.
Michael Clarke recalled a fascinating story about Shane Warne's cigarette-addiction and also talked about his relationship with former coach John Buchanan.
Warne picked his best XI from the Indian Premier League. Warne has been part of the tournament since its inception in 2008, guiding Rajasthan Royals to their maiden IPL title in the inaugural season.
Warne also put his weight behind three-match ODI series and not five. "I think three matches are just fine in 50-over contests. Five is too much."
Warne formed the team from members of the Australian team he has played with in the ODI format. He picked the team during his Instagram live chat with his fans.
Warne also opined that Steve Smith should not be burdened with the captaincy role again and should just be allowed to bat the way he does without any added pressure.
The video sees Shane Warne hitting Sachin Tendulkar's pad and appealing for a leg-before only for the umpire to turn it down. Tendulkar went on to smash an unbeaten 155 in that innings.
He had earlier made all-time XIs among players he has faced in his career for India, Pakistan, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Warne chose Mahela Jayawardene as the captain of his Sri Lankan XI which also featured Kumar Sangakkara, who succeeded Jayawardene as captain and both players led Sri Lanka to consecutive World Cup finals.
As for the greatest New Zealand XI, the spin legend picked Stephen Fleming as the skipper. In fact, Warne said that Fleming was the best captain he played against.
Warne only picked players that he has played against and that saw him pick Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose over the legends of the past like Michael Holding among others.
Shane Warne took to Instagram to name this side and picked all the players against whom he had played during his career.
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