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[Deleted member 15344]

As if Rod Marsh passing wasnt enough for one day

OMG Fox News reporting Shane Warne has died of a suspected heart attack

RIP Warnie

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricke...k/news-story/2871d970df662a247709703aa287ce84

Awful news ?

 

[chrisd]

Far too young, RIP Shane

 

[Piece]

OMG. Stunned.

Greatest bowler ever.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Seismic for Australian cricket to lose two genuine legends of the game in the space of days. Far too young for Warne to go, I'm the same age ?.

Warne had such an impact on the world of cricket, held England in his hands on many occasions as well.

 

[Captainron]

Absolute game changer for wrist spin.

One of the great cricket minds too.

 

[Billysboots]

There are times when the death of a celebrity or sporting icon leaves me genuinely stunned. This is one of those times.

An unbelievably gifted cricketer, by some distance the best leggie I ever saw, and an insightful, balanced commentator and pundit. Taken way too early.

The cricket world is a poorer place today.

 

[fundy]

There are times when the death of a celebrity or sporting icon leaves me genuinely stunned. This is one of those times.

An unbelievably gifted cricketer, by some distance the best leggie I ever saw, and an insightful, balanced commentator and pundit. Taken way too early.

The cricket world is a poorer place today.

Am rarely affected but this one has knocked me sideways, just sitting here utterly shocked. Guy was an utter legend, great competitor and cricketing brain, played close to without being over the line too often. One of those oppo players you rated and secretly wished played for your side.

 

[Billysboots]

And did it all with a smile on his face.

 

[3offTheTee]

OMG. Stunned.

Greatest bowler ever.

Great bowler but I think Murli was a tad better with more wickets and a better average. Warne had much better bowlers in his team around him and Murli was relied upon more by SL. That discussion of who was better could rumble for a long time.

Anybody who takes over 700 wickets is outstanding and will be sadly missed by his family, as a commentator and as a cricketing legend.

RIP Shane Warne a real sad loss.

 

[fenwayrich]

One of Wisden's 5 Cricketers of the Century. A true legend, and one of the very rare sportsmen who changed the way the game is played. Very sad news.

 

[patricks148]

A great cricketer who changed the game in the 90s. Played and lived with a smile on his face.
RiP Shane

 

[Piece]

Great bowler but I think Murli was a tad better with more wickets and a better average. Warne had much better bowlers in his team around him and Murli was relied upon more by SL. That discussion of who was better could rumble for a long time.

Anybody who takes over 700 wickets is outstanding and will be sadly missed by his family, as a commentator and as a cricketing legend.

RIP Shane Warne a real sad loss.

As you say, you can debate who is better, but for me Warne was head and shoulders above Murali.

 

[chrisd]

I was lucky enough to see both Rod Marsh and Shane Warne play

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Great bowler but I think Murli was a tad better with more wickets and a better average. Warne had much better bowlers in his team around him and Murli was relied upon more by SL. That discussion of who was better could rumble for a long time.

Anybody who takes over 700 wickets is outstanding and will be sadly missed by his family, as a commentator and as a cricketing legend.

RIP Shane Warne a real sad loss.

I can't agree at all regarding Murali. A very different discussion but based on action alone it's a non starter for me.

In terms of best bowler, I don't think you can compare a quickie to a spinner. Very different in what they do, how long they can go for. Wickets alone can not be the sole method of judging.

When judging Warne it should be against other spinners and for that he surely has to be in the top 3 of all time.

 

[Imurg]

Marsh and Warne........
Hated them both - because they were Aussies.......
But total respect for them as they were the best at their jobs....
Sad day...

 

[Dando]

I was lucky enough to see both Rod Marsh and Shane Warne play

didn't you also see W G Grace make is debut?

 

[chrisd]

didn't you also see W G Grace make is debut?

He looked a half decent batter!

 

[Golfmmad]

What a shock, can't believe it! I've never been much of a cricket fan but I certainly knew of Shane, great character and analyser of the game.
One of those guys I'd love to have shared a round with.
A very sad loss to his family and loved ones and a lesser world without him.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Very sad news. Another cricketing genius and when he joined the commentary team at Sky was a revelation. Called it as he saw it with no holds, very much as he played. Sounded like he'd be the centre of the fun wherever he went. Without wanting to dilute the sad news too much in my own opinion he was the GOAT as I often thought Murali's action was suspect and he had some real spinner friendly home pitches whereas Warne seemed to do it anywhere. Perhaps one for a separate thread but a very sad day for cricket with two special players going

 

[Piece]

Man, I'm gutted by this. I feel like a family member has gone ?