PHOTOS: Remembering the great Shane Warne on his 53rd birth anniversary

Updated On: 13 September, 2022 12:03 PM IST |

Former Australian cricketer and spin legend Shane Warne passed away following a heart attack on March 4, 2022 at the age of 52. As we pay tribute to the spin wizard on his 53rd birth anniversary, we take a look at his illustrious career in cricket along with some brilliant records he set during his time in the game. Pictures/ AFP

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Shane Warne was a former Aussie cricketer who captained the national side in ODIs.

<p>A file photo taken on July 31, 2013 shows Rod Marsh (L) laughing with Shane Warne as they watch a practice session ahead of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester. Former Australian cricketing great Marsh died earlier today after suffering a heart attack last week.</p>

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A file photo taken on July 31, 2013 shows Rod Marsh (L) laughing with Shane Warne as they watch a practice session ahead of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester. Former Australian cricketing great Marsh died earlier today after suffering a heart attack last week.

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Shane Warne made his Test debut on January 2, 1992 against India. He played his last Test exactly 15 years later on January 2, 2007 against England.

<p>Shane Warne played a total of 145 Tests and took 708 wickets with best bowling figures of 8/71. He was the highest wicket-taker in Test history after Muralitharan surpassed him in 2007.</p>

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Shane Warne played a total of 145 Tests and took 708 wickets with best bowling figures of 8/71. He was the highest wicket-taker in Test history after Muralitharan surpassed him in 2007.

<p>Shane Warne also was the only player to score 3,000 runs in Tests without a century to his name. In pic: Warney, as he was popularly known, was a huge hit with Indian cricket fans. Here he greets them in the traditional Indian way by gesturing `namaste`</p>

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Shane Warne also was the only player to score 3,000 runs in Tests without a century to his name. In pic: Warney, as he was popularly known, was a huge hit with Indian cricket fans. Here he greets them in the traditional Indian way by gesturing `namaste`

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Shane Warne had taken 37 Test fifers which is the third highest in cricket history.

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Shane Warne made his ODI debut in March 1993 against New Zealand and played his final ODI in January 2005.

<p>Shane Warne played 194 ODIs and took 293 wickets with best bowling figures of 5/33. In pic: Warne looks up at some kebabs and grilled chicken during a photoshoot in Mumbai in 2001.</p>

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Shane Warne played 194 ODIs and took 293 wickets with best bowling figures of 5/33. In pic: Warne looks up at some kebabs and grilled chicken during a photoshoot in Mumbai in 2001.

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On December 21, 2006 Shane Warne announced his retirement from international cricket.

<p>Shane Warne was part of the IPL from 2008 to 2011 where he played for Rajasthan Royals and even led them to the inaugural IPL title in 2008. In pic: Warne sharing a candid conversation with Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli in 2004.</p>

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Shane Warne was part of the IPL from 2008 to 2011 where he played for Rajasthan Royals and even led them to the inaugural IPL title in 2008. In pic: Warne sharing a candid conversation with Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli in 2004.

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In 2013, Shane Warne was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

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