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Did You Know This About Shane Warne?

From the start of his glittering career in 1992, to his official retirement from all formats of the game in 2013, Shane Warne has long desired to tell his incredible story without compromise. No Spin is that very story. It offers a compelling intimate voice, true insight and a pitch-side seat to one of cricket’s finest eras, making this one of the ultimate must-have sports autobiographies! So before you pick up his bestselling memoir, here are some refresher points that may help you get to know the famous cricketer better.
 

  • Warne played his first Test match in 1992, and took over 1000 international wickets.

  • A dangerous lower-order batsman, Warne also scored over 3000 Test runs.

  • He played Australian domestic cricket for his home state of Victoria, and country cricket in England for Hampshire, where he was captain from 2004 -2007.

  • Famously he captained the Rajasthan Royals to victory in the first IPL in 2008.

  • After retirement from all formats of the game he turned to the commentary box where his strong opinion and sharp wit is a feature and will be found for the first time on Fox Sports this coming Australian summer.

Shane is not only one of the greatest living cricket legends: he is as close as the game has had since Botham to a maverick genius on the field and a true rebel spirit off it, who always gives audiences what they want. Do pick up your copy today!

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