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Warne

British  
/ wɔːn /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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We had some huge personalities - none bigger than the great Shane Warne - but we all felt that what we were doing was for the team and for each other.

From BBC Dec. 9, 2025

Only the great Shane Warne and legendary seamer Glenn McGrath have taken more Test wickets for Australia than Lyon.

From BBC Dec. 3, 2025

Neser lengthens Australia's batting at number eight and has the experience of the Gabba being his home ground, but only Warne and McGrath have more wickets than Lyon in Brisbane.

From BBC Dec. 3, 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

Cornelius Warne lived the rest of his days in despair over shooting Matthew.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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