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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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

Mark Wood's dad pretended to be Shane Warne when they played games in the garden.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 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

I am sorry to break the news to you, but my dear daddy, Cornelius Jeremiah Warne, has died.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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