IN PHOTOS | Remembering legendary spinner Shane Warne

Updated On: 04 March, 2024 02:12 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Australia`s legendary spinner Shane Warne died on this date two years ago. Here are some of the achievements of the spin wizard achieved in his career (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

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Australia`s legendary spinner Shane Warne died on this date two years ago. Here are some of the achievements of the spin wizard achieved in his career (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/the-ashes-reliving-spin-wizard-shane-warne-ball-of-the-century-from-1993-23292503" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Shane Warne</strong></a> was one of the greatest ever spinners to have played the sport. The Australian spin wizard is the second-fastest-ever bowler in Test cricket history to complete 700 wickets. Warne achieved the milestone in just 144 matches </p>

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Shane Warne was one of the greatest ever spinners to have played the sport. The Australian spin wizard is the second-fastest-ever bowler in Test cricket history to complete 700 wickets. Warne achieved the milestone in just 144 matches

<p>He is also the first on the list of players with the most consecutive four-wicket hauls in an innings in One-Day Internationals. He registered 3 consecutive four-wicket hauls in his ODI career</p>

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He is also the first on the list of players with the most consecutive four-wicket hauls in an innings in One-Day Internationals. He registered 3 consecutive four-wicket hauls in his ODI career

<p>The spin magician <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/shane-warnes-children-slam-beyond-disrespectful-series-23246033" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Shane Warne</strong></a> also has a record for the most wickets in a calendar year in Tests registered to his name. In the year 2005, Warne played 15 test matches and bagged 96 wickets which is the most to date</p>

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The spin magician Shane Warne also has a record for the most wickets in a calendar year in Tests registered to his name. In the year 2005, Warne played 15 test matches and bagged 96 wickets which is the most to date

<p>Former Aussies spinner also tops the list of the most runs scored in tests without a century. Representing <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/oz-beat-nz-in-rain-shortened-match-to-sweep-series-30-23336983" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Australia</strong></a> in 145 matches, Warne smashed 3,154 test runs with a highest score of 99 runs</p>

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Former Aussies spinner also tops the list of the most runs scored in tests without a century. Representing Australia in 145 matches, Warne smashed 3,154 test runs with a highest score of 99 runs

<p>Despite these, Shane Warne has several records registered to his name. The Australian spinner was truly a legend and on March 4, 2022, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-sunrisers-hyderabad-announces-pat-cummins-as-their-new-captain-23338244" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>cricket</strong></a> lost one of its greatest spinners</p>

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Despite these, Shane Warne has several records registered to his name. The Australian spinner was truly a legend and on March 4, 2022, cricket lost one of its greatest spinners

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