Fans remember their moments with the Australian cricket legend Shane Warne

Described as an Australian icon and cricketing legend, Shane Warne also had a magical way of making those around him feel seen and loved.

We asked you, our readers, to share your memories of the king of spin.

Here's the touching tributes you had to share about Warnie: 

«In 1994, I travelled to the West Indies with some mates to follow the Australia vs West Indies Cricket Tour. I was in my early 20s and looking for adventure.

It was at a time when there were far fewer regulations and Jamaica was very relaxed, so we ended up hanging out with the Aussie team at the hotel and in the bar after playing most days.

Warnie was also in his 20s and at his larrikin and mischievous and cheeky peak. Such fond memories of a night where he and Ian Healy had turned their team jackets inside out as they wanted to go 'incognito', which of course was impossible.

True legend and true larrikin. Taken far too young. RIP mate.»

Tammy from VIC

«I was at the 2005 Test match at Edgbaston and, for a long part of day one, Australia was struggling with the bat.

Being in the crowd, proudly with my Aussie jersey on, it was tough.

Pints of beer being poured on our heads from the English fans above, continually being bashed verbally and the constant songs of the Barmy Army. A nightmare. We wondered how it was going to end.

And then it happened.

The English were silenced by Warnie's forever famous Strauss ball. Wow, it was the best feeling to see our magician work his magic.

We left the ground on such a high and so proud to be Aussies and have the class of this man on our side. Never forgotten. RIP Warnie.»

Michelle from NSW

«I presented a paper comparing Shane Warne to Achilles at an International Classical Association Symposium in Wellington, New Zealand.

The paper was