Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 13/09/1969 |
| Age | 52 years (died on 04, Mar, 2022) |
| Birthplace | Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia |
| Date of Death | 04/03/2022 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Shane Warne
16/07/2026
The WARNE: Treasures of a Legend exhibition at the Australian Sports Museum in the Melbourne Cricket Ground was extended until March 2027 due to popular demand. The display includes items such as the 'Gatting Ball', his 1999 Cricket World Cup winners medal, and the ball from his 700th Test wicket. The extension covers the 2026/27 summer and the MCG's 150th anniversary Test in March 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shane Keith Warne |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 0" |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Grey |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Personal Life
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| College | University of Melbourne, Melbourne |
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Elizabeth Hurley (Actress) |
| Wife | Simone Callahan (1995–2005) |
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Family
| Father | Keith Warne |
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| Mother | Bridgette Warne |
| Siblings | Jason Warne |
Career
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| International Retirement | On 21/12/2006, he announced retirement from international cricket | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jersey Number | #23 (Australia), #23 (Victoria, etc.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nature on field | Very Aggressive | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Favourite Ball | Leg Spin | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) | ||||
| Footballer | Lionel Messi | ||||
| Food | Spaghetti Bolognese, Pizza, Beer | ||||
| Musician | Death Metal | ||||
| Travel Destination | London |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He smoked and consumed alcohol. | |
| 2. As a kid, he struggled with bowling accuracy. | |
| 3. He had nightmares of Sachin Tendulkar smashing his bowling. | |
| 4. Had a rivalry and later camaraderie with Adam Gilchrist. | |
| 5. Captained Rajasthan Royals to win the IPL in 2008. | |
| 6. Named Wisden Leading Cricketer in 2004. | |
| 7. Was fined for taking money from a bookmaker in 1998. | |
| 8. A bestselling author of cricket-related books. | |
| 9. Founded the Shane Warne Foundation in 2004. | |
| 10. Predicted a tie in the India vs. England 2011 World Cup match. | |
| 11. The documentary film 'Shane' was released in January 2022. | |
| 12. Came to cricket relatively late in his teenage years. | |
| 13. Briefly played for St Kilda's AFL team as a reserve. | |
| 14. Played only seven First Class games before his Test debut. | |
| 15. Bowled the famous 'Ball of the Century' to Mike Gatting in 1993 Ashes series. | |
| 16. Took 34 wickets in six Tests during the 1993 Ashes series at an average of 25.79. | |
| 17. Became the second bowler to reach 500 Test wickets in March 2004. | |
| 18. Revived leg-spin bowling, which was thought to be on the verge of extinction. | |
| 19. Accumulated more runs than any other Test player without making a century. | |
| 20. Led Rajasthan Royals as player, captain and coach in IPL's first season, taking 19 wickets in 15 matches. | |
| 21. Considered the best captain Australia never had in Test cricket. |
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