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Shane Warne would have done terrific job as England coach: Ricky Ponting

Shane Warne would have been a "terrific" England coach with his immense knowledge of the game, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said in an emotional tribute to the legendary spinner. Following the sacking of Chris Silverwood in the aftermath of Australia's 4-0 Ashes win, Warne had confided to his friends about his aspiration to become England coach, weeks ahead of his shocking death due to suspected heart attack while holidaying in Thailand. "His (Warne's) passion and knowledge for the game is something to behold.

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

BANGKOK: The body of Australian cricket icon Shane Warne remained in Thailand for another day on Tuesday (Mar 8), police said, as consular officials worked on logistics to bring home the man widely regarded as one of the finest spin bowlers of all time.

Debutant Lees opens after Root wins toss

England have made six changes to their Test XI as they seek to put their Australian nightmare behind them.

Watch: When Shane Warne Dismissed Brendon McCullum Exactly How He Told Commentators He Would

The cricketing fraternity has been stunned by the death of former Australia cricketer Shane Warne, who died last week after suffering a heart attack in Thailand. Regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game, Warne troubled top-quality batters with his crafty leg-spin bowling. He was an extremely smart cricketer, who used to read the game brilliantly. In 2011, Warne told the viewers how exactly he's going to dismiss New Zealand's Brendon McCullum during a Big Bash League (BBL) game. Warne was in action for the Melbourne Stars against the Brisbane Heat, he was wearing a microphone to communicate with the commentators.

Pakistan v Australia: Imam-ul-Haq scores two tons in drawn first Test

Pakistan opener Imam ul-Haq scored a century in both innings as his side drew the first Test of a three-match home series against Australia.

"Would Be Up There Sledging Me Now": Former England Captain Nasser Hussain's Tribute To Shane Warne

Former England captain Nasser Hussain gave a tribute to the legendary Shane Warne in his own style. Remembering some of the on-field battles with the great leg-spinner, Hussain said Warne would be "sledging him" from up there. Warne died in Thailand on March 4 at the age of 52, sending the cricketing world in mourning. "He'd be up there sledging me now, that is for certain. He won't be smiling, he'd be sledging me," Hussain said in a video shared by Sky Sports.

Used to bowl medium pace to be next Kapil Paaji, says Ashwin

Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test scalps, premier India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he wanted to be a batter and used to bowl medium pace as a child to become the next "Kapil Paaji". Playing in his 85th match, the 35-year-old Ashwin went past the legendary Kapil's 434 Test scalps to become India's second most successful bowler in the longest format on Sunday.

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Shane Warne would have done terrific job as England coach: Ricky Ponting

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

Debutant Lees opens after Root wins toss

Watch: When Shane Warne Dismissed Brendon McCullum Exactly How He Told Commentators He Would

Pakistan v Australia: Imam-ul-Haq scores two tons in drawn first Test

"Would Be Up There Sledging Me Now": Former England Captain Nasser Hussain's Tribute To Shane Warne

Used to bowl medium pace to be next Kapil Paaji, says Ashwin

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