The Little Book of Shane Warne: Everything you need to know about the king of spin

Widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket, Shane Warne was a giant of his time. A sporting hero and national icon, young cricketers today are inspired by his leg spin legacy.

Perhaps the most charismatic personality of any sport, Shane Warne’s triumphs restored craft and subtlety to the foreground of the game. Taking the highest number of Test wickets when he retired - 708 at 25.14 apiece, he was chosen by Wisden as one of the five outstanding players of the 20th century. The rebel who used his injury in his early years to build strength in his wrists and upper body, his unwavering optimism and unassailable competitive spirit became a defining feature of the leading man of cricket.

‘He was the best of them all and you can’t say any morethan that.’ -Michael Parkinson

‘People put down their beer every time Shane Warne cameon to bowl.’ -Ian Chappell