Shane Warne was remembered on the first day of the first Test between New and England, currently underway at Lord’s. Players from both teams stood side by side and the capacity crowd at the venue stood as one before a 23-second burst of applause when the 23rd over of New Zealand’s innings was completed as a tribute to the legendary Australian legspinner. Happened. Died earlier this year.
During his playing days, Warne donned the number 23 on his jersey, himself as a tribute to his sporting idol Dermot Brereton – an Australian rules footballer.
Warne, who was vacationing in Thailand, died of a heart attack. The news sent the cricketing world into mass mourning and heartfelt tributes poured in.
After 23 overs, the game comes to a halt for 23 seconds amid applause in memory of the great Shane Warne. pic.twitter.com/zr2Ih2XK7o
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Earlier, the main commentary box at the prestigious Lord’s Media Center was renamed as Warne. Mark Taylor, former Australia captain on Sky Sports, said: “It’s a huge honor to have a commentary box named after you at Lord’s, where you try to defeat an old enemy.”
“It will not be lost on Warne and certainly will not be lost on his family,” he said.
Taylor said how England fans started loving Warne despite the legendary cricketer taking a lot of wickets against him. “We have lost a great partner and a man who loved himself to the English public. They may have hated him because he had taken too many wickets, but in the end, they absolutely loved him.” They said.
Taylor continued, “He was a terrific partner and a great loss to the sport. It shows you the fragility of life and you have to enjoy it.
“Some stories I can tell, some I can’t! He was just enjoying being around. I think every player who has played with him or against him and every commentator will say the same about Warne. He lighted up the room, made it fun to play golf, cricket, cards. He played everything to win but everything for fun. I think that’s why people all over the world warmed to him.
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