Ravichandran Ashwin achieved a historic milestone in the first Test against Bangladesh, equaling Shane Warne’s record for most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. His all-round performance, including a century in the first innings, propelled India to a dominant victory.
The 1998 India-Australia series witnessed an epic clash between two cricketing titans: Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne. This rivalry, a clash of styles and personalities, reached its pinnacle in the first Test at Chennai, where Tendulkar’s strategic brilliance countered Warne’s mastery. The story of their duel became a testament to Tendulkar’s adaptability and his mental edge over the legendary leg-spinner.
Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has praised late Australian spin great Shane Warne, highlighting their close friendship despite playing for different countries. Warne, who passed away in March 2022, was a family friend of Akram’s Australian wife. Akram revealed that Warne bought a property from his in-laws and lived nearby. Akram also spoke about Warne’s exceptional skills as a bowler, his passion for the game, and his success leading Rajasthan Royals to the inaugural Indian Premier League title.
