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Other than Viv Richards, Shane Warne was the most charismatic player in the history of cricket.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

The legend of spin king Shane Warne

Shane Warne was a colourful character, no doubt, but there can never be any doubt about the influence he had on generations of cricket lovers

Shane Warne of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Mike Gatting with the Ball of the Century. (Photo by Rui Vieira/EMPICS via Getty Images)

The lip, the ‘Ball of the Century’ and Shane Warne’s final bow

No cricketer before or since has had such wide-ranging demand of the dramatics, of the emotional and existential possibilities of making people sweat.

Shane Warne during the 2nd test played between South Africa and Australia at the Newlands cricket ground, Cape Town, South Africa in March 2002. (Photo: Touchline Photo/Getty Images)

Shane Warne spins his last: Memories of a charismatic cricketing genius

The magnetic spinner brought his ebullient forthrightness, sense of mischief, and above all, cricketing brain into the commentary box

Shane Warne of Australia bowling during the 3rd Ashes Test Match against England at Old Trafford cricket ground on July 4 1997 in Manchester (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book “In The Moment” published June 2012

Australia cricket great Shane Warne dead at 52

Warne’s management said he died in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.

“Australia need new people who are passionate about the game in charge

Warne wants more heads to roll after South Africa tour shambles

Shane Warne wants the culture of Australian cricket to be addressed by an independent inquiry

Ronnie O’Sullivan – the troubled savant of snooker – was one of sport’s brilliant characters.

TV has cost sport its cast of characters

There is little room for fun in front of a money-driven lens that demands dull sporting brilliance, writes Luke Alfred.

“Australia need new people who are passionate about the game in charge

Cricket ‘muppets’ respond to Warne’s attack

Australian cricket chiefs have backed chief selector John Inverarity after criticism from Test great Shane Warne over a controversial rotation policy.

Time to call it a day

Time to call it a day

Sports stars continue to defy Mother Nature by trying to extend their competitive life span. <B>Nickolaus Bauer</B> asks if it’s worth it.

Test balanced on a knife edge ahead of Monday’s play

Test balanced on a knife edge ahead of Monday’s play

Hashim Amla says the second Test could now go either way after Tahir’s late wicket broke up the pairing that brought Australia back from the brink.

Shane Warne’s mentor Jenner dies

Former Australian Test cricketer Terry Jenner, who helped turn Shane Warne into one of the world’s greatest bowlers has died.

Shane Warne plays his final match

Shane Warne had made his last appearance in competitive cricket in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Warne bows out of cricket on a low

Warne bows out of cricket on a low

Shane Warne bows out of professional cricket on Friday after a frustrating final IPL season replete with rows, fines and other off-field distractions.

Warne apologises for IPL bust-up

Warne apologises for IPL bust-up

Australian leg-spin legend Shane Warne has apologised for his part in a bust-up with a cricket official after a recent Indian Premier League match.

Warne apologises for IPL bust-up

Warne faces complaint for IPL ‘abuse’

Australia’s Shane Warne was mired in fresh trouble on Thursday after a complaint was lodged with the IPL about his abusive behaviour.

BCCI slaps down Warne over IPL pitch row

The Board of Control for Cricket in India dismissed criticism by Shane Warne over the pitch selected for the crunch game his team played this weekend.

Shane Warne says he hasn’t had a facelift

Australian cricket great Shane Warne has denied claims he used Botox or had a facelift, saying his youthful look was to do with moisturisers.

Blatter to keep hand firmly on Fifa tiller

Pietersen says Aussie sledgers can’t top Warne

England’s Kevin Pietersen said on Wednesday that Australia’s current team could not out-sledge Test greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.

England laugh off Warne comeback calls

England laugh off Warne comeback calls

England coach Andy Flower Monday laughed off suggestions champion leg-spinner Shane Warne could make a shock Ashes comeback.

England laugh off Warne comeback calls

Warne confirms split with partner amid Hurley ‘affair’

Shane Warne on Monday confirmed he had split from his ex-wife, amid reports of an alleged "affair" with British actress Liz Hurley.

Aussie fans campaign for Warne comeback

Aussie fans campaign for Warne comeback

Dismayed Australian cricket fans have launched a campaign to bring back spin-bowling master Shane Warne after the team’s thrashing by England.