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Shane Keith Warne (born 13 September 1969) is a former Australian international cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the finest leg spin bowlers in the history of cricket. While his career statistics suggest that, despite his aggregate performances, phenomenal popularity and notoriety, he was perhaps less effective and destructive than the interbellum Australian leg-spinners Bill O'Reilly and Clarrie Grimmett, his durability and impact on the modern game assure his place alongside them in cricket's pantheon. Indeed, 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.

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Rajasthan Royals' co-owner and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, right, addresses a press conference as Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi, center, and Kings XI Punjab team co-owner and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta look on in Mumbai, India, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. The Pakistan Cricket Board will file a complaint with the International Cricket Council after its players were ignored by the eight IPL franchises in the third player auction on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals
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A Soldier of the Pakistan army teaches local children in Ghulam Khan in the troubled Pakistani tribal area of North Waziristan along the Afghanistan border, Saturday, Feb 17, 2007. Pakistan's wild tribal belt has been a refuge for Taliban and al-Qaida militants since the U.S.-led invasion that ousted the hardline militia from Afghanistan at the end of 2001. But over the past year, an alarming escalation in violence has raised concern on whether Pakistan is doing enough to contain the insurgents. Pakistan
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - OCTOBER 3: Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki (3L) and Defense Minister Abdul Qadir (L) eview the guard of honour prior to their press conference on October 3, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq. The new Iraq army will have it's equiptment increased in order to help enforce the security plan, Maliki said. Abdul Qadir
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Melbourne Victory fans light a flare during the round 25 A-League match between Gold Coast United and Melbourne Victory at Skilled Park on January 29, 2010 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Melbourne Victory
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Wimbledon tennis polo-shirts go on display in the warehouse of Angels Costumiers ahead of Saturday's Retro Sale on February 3, 2010 in London, England. Angels Costumiers are selling over 25,000 items of clothing and accessories from their warehouse in Wembley on February 6, 2010. The Retro Sale features fashion items from the 1950s to the 1990s as well as period military uniforms. Angels is the world's longest-established supplier of costumes to film and theatre, founded in 1840 the company supplies costumes to over 1000 productions per year. Wimbledon Tennis Championships
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: (L-R) Television commentators and former cricketers Mark Nicholas, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Michael Slater and Mark Taylor share a joke during a Channel 9 segment during day three of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Glenn McGrath
Celtic's Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) vies with Rangers' Scottish defender Steven Smith (2nd L) during the Scottish Premier League football match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, on May 9, 2009. Steven Smith (footballer)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Peter Siddle of Australia celebrates dismissing Mohammad Yousuf of Pakistan during the fourth One Day International match between Australia and Pakistan at WACA on January 29, 2010 in Perth, Australia. Mohammad Yousuf
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 18: Alastair Cook of England talks to the media alongside Andrew Strauss of England after being unveiled as the new England captain for the upcoming England tour of Bangladesh during a press conference at the team hotel on January 18, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Andrew Strauss
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South African cricket captain Graeme Smith, left, interacts with teammates Dale Steyn, right, and Hashim Amla after they won the first cricket test match against India in Nagpur, India, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Graeme Smith
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Doug Bollinger of Australia celebrates the wicket of Travis Dowlin of the West Indies caught by Cameron White during the First One Day International match between Australia and the West Indies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Cameron White
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Lleyton Hewitt of Australia talks to the media at a press conference during day thirteen of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Hewitt was forced to undergo hip surgery for the second time after injuring his right hip while playing in the recent Hopman Cup. Lleyton Hewitt
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Michael Hussey of Australia celebrates with Clinit McKay of Australia after he took a catch in the outfield to dismiss Dwayne Smith of the West Indies during the second One Day International between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on February 9, 2010 in Adelaide, Australia. Michael Hussey

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, actor Jesse Metcalfe, celebrity Ann Peacock, professional poker player Joe Hachem, and cricketer Shane Warne at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, actor Jesse Metcalfe, celebrity Ann Peacock, professional poker player Joe Hachem, and cricketer Shane Warne at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and Actor Jesse Metcalfe participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and Actor Jesse Metcalfe participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne participates in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne participates in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, Cricketer Shane Warne, actor Jesse Metcalfe, and professional poker play Joe Hachem participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, Cricketer Shane Warne, actor Jesse Metcalfe, and professional poker play Joe Hachem participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and actor Jesse Metcalfe pose for the media at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and actor Jesse Metcalfe pose for the media at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and ex-boxer Jeff Fennech, participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and ex-boxer Jeff Fennech, participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: (L-R) Television commentators and former cricketers Mark Nicholas, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Michael Slater and Mark Taylor share a joke during a Channel 9 segment during day three of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: (L-R) Television commentators and former cricketers Mark Nicholas, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Michael Slater and Mark Taylor share a joke during a Channel 9 segment during day three of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Television commentator and former Australian cricketer Michael Slater wears a pink suit in support of the McGrath Foundation as television commentator and former Australian cricketer Shane Warne looks on during day three of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Television commentator and former Australian cricketer Michael Slater wears a pink suit in support of the McGrath Foundation as television commentator and former Australian cricketer Shane Warne looks on during day three of the Second Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Australian Cricket legend and Channel Nine commentator Shane Warne chats with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during day two of the First Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Australian Cricket legend and Channel Nine commentator Shane Warne chats with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during day two of the First Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Australian Cricket legend and Channel Nine commentator Shane Warne chats with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during day two of the First Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Australian Cricket legend and Channel Nine commentator Shane Warne chats with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during day two of the First Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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"It's a great opportunity to come out and play"


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 5:52 PM from Shanghai Daily

"Once you've finished and you've still got a drive for the game what avenue is there to go out and play? You might get back to local cricket or grassroots development, but if you're good enough the IPL is one option"


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 5:52 PM from Shanghai Daily

"I am delighted to be part of this new innovation, and I am excited by what we can achieve, given what we have already achieved. Yet again, the Royals are leading the way"


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 4:07 PM from eTaiwan News

"When we talk of festivals, it's about the fun aspect, the enjoyment of Twenty20 cricket"


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 10:24 AM from NDTV

"As far as I've said, and what I have heard and read, I've got no security issues whatsoever"


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 8:55 AM from Webindia123

"I hope he gets the nod and peels off a couple of hundreds"


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 8:40 AM from NDTV

"I hope they are not taking Bangladesh too easy because they can be quite strong"


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 8:40 AM from NDTV

"There's been things put in the press about minority incidents happening in Melbourne, which is a terrible shame and very unfortunate. Ive been meeting with the premier of Victoria (John Brumby) to address a lot of those issues..."


Shane Warne Feb 09 2010 12:51 AM from Cricdb

"Yusuf can change the course of a match at any given time. I think we are lucky to have him"


Shane Warne Feb 08 2010 7:38 PM from DNA India

"Cook is a good, strong character. There are a lot of things, which go on when you are captain. You not only have to play well, you have to interact with the guys"


Graham Gooch Feb 08 2010 7:15 PM from Newstrack India
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, actor Jesse Metcalfe, celebrity Ann Peacock, professional poker player Joe Hachem, and cricketer Shane Warne at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, actor Jesse Metcalfe, celebrity Ann Peacock, professional poker player Joe Hachem, and cricketer Shane Warne at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and Actor Jesse Metcalfe participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and Actor Jesse Metcalfe participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne participates in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne participates in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, Cricketer Shane Warne, actor Jesse Metcalfe, and professional poker play Joe Hachem participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: From left, Cricketer Shane Warne, actor Jesse Metcalfe, and professional poker play Joe Hachem participate in the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and actor Jesse Metcalfe pose for the media at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cricketer Shane Warne and actor Jesse Metcalfe pose for the media at the Celebrity Poker Challenge as part of the 2010 Aussie Millions Poker Championship at Crown Casino on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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