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Australia's David Warner Pledges To Attend Idol Shane Warne's Funeral

Australian opener David Warner plans to attend the state funeral of his childhood idol Shane Warne later this month, but he says it will take time to get used to the legendary bowler's passing. Warne died following a heart attack while holidaying in Thailand last week, and his death has shaken the Australian team, who are currently touring Pakistan. "It still hasn't really sunk in," said Warner ahead of the second Test starting in Karachi from Saturday.

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Shane Warne's body returns home to Australia

A private jet flew the body of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne home to his native Melbourne on Thursday, six days after his death at the age of 52 provoked shock and grief around the world.

Women's World Cup: Lacklustre India Surrender To New Zealand By 62 Runs

An inept batting performance by India led to an all-too familiar surrender against New Zealand as the Mithali Raj-led side went down by 62 runs in its second league stage match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Thursday. New Zealand, who have dominated the Indians throughout this summer, didn't let anything change in a familiar script by first scoring a healthy 260 for 9. They then choked the 'Women in Blue' before bowling them out for only 198 in 46.4 overs.

Peterhansel edges toward new place in record books as pressure builds on Sunderland at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has produced many final-day dramas down the years, and another thrilling climax is assured as the rally returns from the Al-Dhafra dunes to the UAE capital.

David Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan in time for Shane Warne farewell

David Warner is hoping to race home from the Test series in Pakistan to pay tribute to Shane Warne at the spin bowling great's memorial service in Melbourne. Warne died from a suspected heart attack last Friday at the age of 52 while on holiday on the Thailand island of Koh Samui. He will be buried at a private family funeral and a state memorial service will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the evening of March 30.

Pakistan vs Australia: David Warner wants a better pitch for 2nd Test against Pakistan

Australia opener David Warner said he hopes for an improved pitch for the second Test in Karachi after the visitors could claim only four Pakistan wickets in the series-opening draw on Rawalpindi's docile wicket. “I just want a game where you can actually create 20 chances,” Warner said on Thursday. “It's something that's going to be exciting and entertaining for the crowd.” Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has acknowledged that drawn games are not a good advertisement for Test cricket and Pindi Cricket Stadium's wicket was described by Australia batter and vice captain Steve Smith as a “dead wicket.”

Shane Warne's body returned to Australia after cricket great's death in Thailand at age 52

The body of cricket icon Shane Warne has arrived home six days after his death at age 52 in Thailand.

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Australia's David Warner Pledges To Attend Idol Shane Warne's Funeral

Johnny Herbert explains why he fears Mercedes 'could have a dominant car again' for 2022

Shane Warne's body returns home to Australia

Women's World Cup: Lacklustre India Surrender To New Zealand By 62 Runs

Peterhansel edges toward new place in record books as pressure builds on Sunderland at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

David Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan in time for Shane Warne farewell

Pakistan vs Australia: David Warner wants a better pitch for 2nd Test against Pakistan

Shane Warne's body returned to Australia after cricket great's death in Thailand at age 52