Warne

British

/ wɔːn /

noun

Shane ( Keith ). born 1969, Australian cricketer: a leg spinner, he took 708 wickets in 145 test matches (1992–2007)

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Three of the four leading Test wicket-takers at the venue are Australian spinners – Shane Warne, Stuart MacGill and Nathan Lyon.

From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026

The SCG traditionally assists slow bowlers - three of the four leading Test wicket-takers there are Australia spinners Shane Warne, Stuart MacGill and Lyon.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026

Left-armer Mitchell Starc completed the first 10-wicket haul by an Australia bowler in an Ashes Test since Shane Warne 20 years ago, supported by Scott Boland returning to his best.

From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025

The third Test was drawn and England survived a brilliant four-wicket burst from leg-spin great Shane Warne to win the fourth Test at Trent Bridge.

From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025

Was she going to have someone search the whole country for a member of the Warne family stupid enough to take a hopeless, helpless girl?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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