Michael Vaughan wrote an emotional goodbye message for Shane Warne after the Aussie great passed away on Friday. Former England captain Michael Vaughan and Shane Warne were fierce rivals on the pitch, but off-the-field, the duo shared a great friendship.
The Aussie legend tragically died on Friday from a suspected heart attack and Michael Vaughan joined the cricket community in paying a rich tribute to Shane Warne. Following Shane Warne’s death, the former English skipper penned an emotional goodbye message for his “great friend” and the “greatest ever cricketer.”
Michael Vaughan Reckons Greatest Ever Cricketer Shane Warne’s Energy And Positivity Beyond Anyone He Has Ever Known
Michael Vaughan – the 2005 Ashes-winning England captain – says Shane Warne was cricket’s greatest, writing an emotional column. In his column, Michael Vaughan described Shane Warne’s energy and positivity as beyond anyone he has ever known and says his mindset and mentality is what separated him as a player.
“I can’t tell you how hard it is to get this down in words .. it’s just doesn’t feel real to be talking about someone who once was an enemy on the pitch to one who became a great friend off it .. Shane was the greatest ever cricketer but more than that his character lit up every dressing room , comm box , bar , golf club & friendship group .. his energy & positivity was beyond anyone I have ever known,” Vaughan wrote in an emotional goodbye message to his friend.
“He was loyal beyond loyal .. at a time I needed support he was the first to pick up the phone & over advice /help & the most utmost support .. I will never ever forget the warmth he & his family gave me this winter when I was down under for Xmas alone .. To say I spent Warneys last Xmas with him & his family is so sad but one I will cherish .. all of us eating Turkey ,beef ,the usual Xmas trimmings & the King to stick to his Lasagne sandwich’s with bread rolls plastered with butter .. that’s Warney … the superstar .. the greatest .. friends to world superstars.
Shane Warne represented Australia in international cricket for 15 years after taking retirement in 2007. In his 145 Test match career, he picked 708 wickets with an average of 25.41 which included 37 fifers. Similarly in his 194 ODI career, he picked 293 wickets with an economy of 4.25.
Michael Vaughan: Leg Spin Hardest Skill And Shane Warne Mastered It
Shane Warne also helped Australia to win ODI World Cup 1999. With 1001 international wickets across formats, he is the 2nd highest wicket-taker of all time.
“Everyone wanted to be around him but ultimately he was just a normal guy who could do incredible things .. Leg spin is the hardest skill in our game & he mastered it .. he became a great poker player as he loved gambling but it was more the competition and trying to put the psych into his opponents thst (that) he loved … just like when he bowled ..”
“..my thoughts are with his mum Bridgette & dad Keith plus his 3 kids that I know he is immensely proud of .. Brooke , Summer & Jackson .. We are all thinking of you .. i am absolutely gutted to have a lost a great friend .. one thing is for sure Heaven will be a lively place now the King has arrived .. Love ya Shane.”
Shane Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest spinners to have played the game, made his debut in 1992 and picked 708 wickets in 145 Tests. In ODIs, Shane Warne registered 293 scalps to his name in 194 appearances.
Shane Warne played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) between 2008-10. He was the side’s captain, while he also happened to be its coach. He led the side to title glory during the inaugural edition in 2008, thus becoming the first-ever and the only captain-cum-coach to win the IPL to date. He is survived by two daughters and a son.