Old Croc Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 (edited) Warne set to retire from all cricket Test cricket's greatest wicket-taker is set to pull stumps on his 15-year career. Shane Warne will retire from all cricket at the end of the Ashes series after inevitably becoming the first Test cricketer to pass the hallowed 700-wicket mark in the Boxing Day Test in his home town of Melbourne. The leg-spinner enters the pathenon of cricketing legends as arguably the greatest bowler of all-time. While sheer figures support his claim as the best, it was his impact on the game itself which remains his most important legacy. Warne revolutionised Test play through the dying art of leg-spin bowling, in an era dominated by fast bowling when drawn matches were the norm. With Warne playing, successive Australian skippers including Allan Border, Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting led Australia to an unparalled two decades of cricketing domination. In recent weeks, in the twilight of his career, Warne almost singlehandedly bowled Australia to Ashes glory with extraordinary performances in Adelaide and Perth, fittingly clinching the decisive wicket to reclaim the Ashes at the WACA. Captain Ricky Ponting said he'd never seen Warne bowl better. But his career was one dogged by controversy including a series of high-profile affairs, which eventually led to the break-up of his marriage with wife Simone. He was also banned from all cricket for a year in 2003 after testing positive to a banned diuretic at the 2003 World Cup in India. He later claimed it was a pill given to him by his mum. The leg-spinner played virtually no one-day cricket after returning from his suspension, focusing on the longer form of the game. His retirement signals a changing of the guard, following the shock departure of Damien Martyn a week earlier, and the rumoured retirement of Glenn McGrath, also in the final Ashes Test in Sydney. There's little doubt Warne could have played on into his 40s, but with his old friends and teammates stepping aside, and a new life beckoning, reclaiming the Ashes and reaching the magical 700-wicket mark in Melbourne remained the final accomplishments. Ninemsn. Edited December 20, 2006 by Old Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 had to happen, but there are a lot of young fellas waiting in the wings stupid mcgill might think he has a shot now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Mouse Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Australia's A grade team still beats most international sides. It's sad to see champions retire but it opens the door for more talent to take the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittheimp Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The great Muralli will be past Warnes tally in a few months! But fair play, Warne, the second best spinner of his generation has done well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapetable Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hey Mods!.................Is this Thai related? Why is it still here? You took down my thread for this 'apparent' reason....................are you going to be consistent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangconnection Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hey Mods!.................Is this Thai related? Why is it still here?You took down my thread for this 'apparent' reason....................are you going to be consistent? Of course it's Thai related.............we saw the news on UBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GracelessFawn Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Grapetable, I agree with you, but I also think that the mods are just doing their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hey Mods!.................Is this Thai related? Why is it still here?You took down my thread for this 'apparent' reason....................are you going to be consistent? What thread was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hey Mods!.................Is this Thai related? Why is it still here?You took down my thread for this 'apparent' reason....................are you going to be consistent? This guy has had two threads closed, both about bar girls. One he posted in the soccer thread! (?) Most are aware that the majority of threads in the sports forum are international in flavour and not specifically Thai related. Fruitloops 90 odd posts are almost exclusively flames. His style is familiar to me as someone from elsewhere. I've been warned by mods about using the "T" word, so I won't do so here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hey Mods!.................Is this Thai related? Why is it still here?You took down my thread for this 'apparent' reason....................are you going to be consistent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hey Mods!.................Is this Thai related? Why is it still here?You took down my thread for this 'apparent' reason....................are you going to be consistent? that's ole Grapetable for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 This is the bleedin sports forum. If youse don't like the non-Thai related content.....................................................whatever..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hey Mods!.................Is this Thai related? Why is it still here?You took down my thread for this 'apparent' reason....................are you going to be consistent? This guy has had two threads closed, both about bar girls. One he posted in the soccer thread! (?) Most are aware that the majority of threads in the sports forum are international in flavour and not specifically Thai related. Fruitloops 90 odd posts are almost exclusively flames. His style is familiar to me as someone from elsewhere. I've been warned by mods about using the "T" word, so I won't do so here. <_< Was that the Rolls Royce thread LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangconnection Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 EEEERRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmm has Shane Warne retired then? Or is this a bad posters thread now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 EEEERRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmm has Shane Warne retired then? Or is this a bad posters thread now? apparently there was evidence that in fact he was responsible for the great pie shortage of 2005, and so Warney will indeed be hanging up his, er, pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Will he be giving up the sms's as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjoe Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The great Muralli will be past Warnes tally in a few months!But fair play, Warne, the second best spinner of his generation has done well! One's a fine spin bowler, and the other is a dead-set chukka!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The great Muralli will be past Warnes tally in a few months!But fair play, Warne, the second best spinner of his generation has done well! One's a fine spin bowler, and the other is a dead-set chukka!! dont take tha dodger bait mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittheimp Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The great Muralli will be past Warnes tally in a few months!But fair play, Warne, the second best spinner of his generation has done well! One's a fine spin bowler, and the other is a dead-set chukka!! You reckon? Must admit i'd never noticed any thing wrong with Podgy's action - must have a closer inspection during the next test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The great Muralli will be past Warnes tally in a few months!But fair play, Warne, the second best spinner of his generation has done well! One's a fine spin bowler, and the other is a dead-set chukka!! You reckon? Must admit i'd never noticed any thing wrong with Podgy's action - must have a closer inspection during the next test! He made short work of the Dodgers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 Glen McGrath has now confirmed he will retire after the ODI World Cup in march next year. This means the Sydney Ashes test will be his last 5 day game as well as Warnes. The retirement of the best ever non chucking spin bowler and the best ever fast bowler (by wickets taken), will happen similtaneously. The two greats have taken 1254 wickets between them at an average of about 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjoe Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I was only a little kid when Lillee, Greg Chapell, and Marshy retired from test cricket in January '84 vs Pakistan. I can still remember crying as they left the field on that last day. I've NEVER cried since , I will instead swill beer to artificially enhance my lasting memory as the 5th test draws to a winning end for OZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi lurker Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 The great Muralli will be past Warnes tally in a few months!But fair play, Warne, the second best spinner of his generation has done well! One's a fine spin bowler, and the other is a dead-set chukka!! You reckon? Must admit i'd never noticed any thing wrong with Podgy's action - must have a closer inspection during the next test! good for a laugh at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastSaxCol Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 Just checked it out on their joint website @ w.w.w.w.w.w.w. so it musht be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjoe Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Just checked it out on their joint website @ w.w.w.w.w.w.w. so it musht be true. It looks like a 7-ball over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi lurker Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Shane will get his 700 today, he is truly one of the all time greatest cricketers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 soon I hope, looks like the pakistani wants to come in but the sth african wants to stay out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjoe Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Awesome toss to lose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Strauss is number 700 for the great spinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi lurker Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 You beaty shane, you're an absolute legend. You could tell there was some nerves there and some releif after claiming his 700th test wicket. Your a champion son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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