Warne's cousin ready to further legendary Warne 'leggie' dynasty?September 26th, 2009 SYDNEY - Former Australian spin legend Shane Warne's cousin Michael Warne is all set to enter the Australian cricketing world and carry forward the legendary Warne dynasty. The 22-year-old, who is also a leg spinner like his famous cousin, will likely appear at the upper end of Melbourne club cricket this summer, playing most likely second grade for St Kilda, News.com.au reports.
Former Australian players slam selection panel for Ashes defeatAugust 25th, 2009 SYDNEY - Former Australian cricketers Shane Warne and Tom Moody have criticised the selectors, following Australia's Ashes-losing defeat in the Fifth Test at The Oval. Warne said that he was "staggered" by the decision to leave spinner Nathan Hauritz out of the side, while Moody said that selectors had got the decision "horribly wrong", The Sydney Morning Herald reports.
Warne would jump out of retirement 'in a heartbeat' to replace Ponting: JonesAugust 25th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Spin legend Shane Warne would jump at the chance to replace Ricky Ponting and come out of retirement "in a heartbeat" if offered the Australian captaincy, former Test star Dean Jones has said. Ponting's captaincy is under scrutiny after he became only the second Australian captain to lose two Ashes series on English soil.
Warne urges Australia to be aggressive to quell Flintoff factorAugust 20th, 2009 LONDON - With the Ashes up for grabs during the next five days, Australia needs to play positive cricket from ball one tonight to retain the famous little urn, says former leg spinner Shane Warne in an article for the Herald Sun. "Australia must remain aggressive and try to win the Test match.
Warne using his image to acquire a huge fortuneAugust 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - He may have retired from Test cricket, but former leg spinner Shane Warne is still earning mega bucks through endorsements, a commentary career and a six million dollar annual income. The man recognized as Australia's greatest and most controversial bowler has been reinvented as Warne Incorporated, a one-man marketing machine whose image is being used to sell everything from beer to cricket to hair transplants.
Sledging ban has blunted Australia's competitive edge: WatsonJuly 23rd, 2009 NORTHAMPTON - Australia's competitive edge has been blunted since Cricket Australia ordered the team to stop sledging, feels all-rounder Shane Watson. "One thing Cricket Australia have said to us is to make sure we know where the line is and don't cross it.
Tab on sledging has blunted Oz performance: WatsonJuly 22nd, 2009 LONDON - All-rounder Shane Watson feels Australia's performance has been affected ever since they were told by Cricket Australia (CA) to cut down on the sledging. Ahead of the Ashes series, CA reminded players of their responsibility as role models and to set the right example.
Flintoff will be a big draw in IPL, says Shane WarneJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - Australian spin great Shane Warne backed Andrew Flintoff's decision to retire from Test cricket and said the all-rounder will be a big crowd-puller in the Indian Premier League next year. Warne said Flintoff can now focus on One-day and Twenty20 formats and the latter will suit his style of play.
Aussie cricketers yet to get guidelines on on-field behaviourJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Australian cricketers haven't received the guidelines set by Cricket Australia (CA) to uphold the spirit of the game during the Ashes. Last month, CA commissioned a survey among fans, who asked Ricky Pontings team not to sledge, swear, cheat and spit during the ongoing Ashes Test series.
Pietersen has to put team first: WarneJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - Former Australian spin wizard Shane Warne feels that charismatic England batsman Kevin Pietersen should learn to put the team first, not himself. Pietersen has come under heavy criticism for playing reckless strokes in the first drawn Ashes Test in Cardiff that almost put England on the verge of a loss.
New Ball Bowlers Will be Key for Ashes 2009 July 4th, 2009 LAS VEGAS - Shane Warne, former Australian Leggie, shares his Ashes experience: Anyone who uses the new ball better - Australia or England - 2009 Ashes series will be in their bag. "They have to take early wickets because they are going to be flat wickets," the Courier Mail quoted Warne as saying in the gambling capital of the world.e also said that this series would determine Ponting's captaincy?
"After the 2005 series loss in England, I think he will feel there is some unfinished business.
Warne continues his battle with CollingwoodJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Former Australian spinner Shane Warne has turned up the heat on his continuous feud with English batsman Paul Collingwood, with this time commenting on his performance in the World Twenty20 tournament. "There was no imagination, no flair.
Warne says England would rue picking Panesar for first TestJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Spin legend Shane Warne insists that England is wrong to line up Monty Panesar to play in the first Test against Australia, starting July 8. Warne says Adil Rashid should partner Graeme Swann in Cardiff on July 8 instead of Panesar.
Bopara's advice to Aussies: Don't waste your breath trying to sledge meJune 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Ahead of making his Ashes debut, English batsman Ravi Bopara has warned the Aussies not to waste their breath trying to sledge him. England's No 3 was tickled by Oz legend Shane Warne labelling him vain, and claiming he is "too worried about how he looks" on the field.
Buchanan will complicate things for England, says WarneJune 12th, 2009 SYDNEY - Former Australian spin wizard Shane Warne has taken a swipe at his former coach John Buchanan saying that his presence in the England team will create more chances for Australia to win the Ashes. Buchanan will work with England and Wales Cricket Board's elite coaching programmes and will also oversee the progress of their under-19 and second-string Lions teams.
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