Ian Chappell: 'People put down their beer every time Shane Warne came on to bowl'

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Ian Chappell says Shane Warne was an exceptional cricketer, and a flawed but good human being
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[@Fed_Express]

It still hasn't sunk in for me here in London that Warnie is gone. Ah, it hurts like hell. I've been alive now for 3.5 decades and haven't seen such mourning for any player in the UK press, let alone an Aussi. He truly was bigger than life and we are mourning over this loss as if we lost one of our own. It's so hard to process the emotions of losing someone with the Aura of Warnie, someone who felt invincible and yet so humane when you talk to him. I hope you're having one hell of a party mate wherever you are. You'll be sorely missed not just in Australia but here in the UK, India, West Indies and South Africa as well. Hell, even my American friends heard about you through your exploits in Golf and were shocked. The only silver lining though is that you lived life on your terms and even though it was much too short, you did more in one lifetime than what anyone would do in 10. Everyone dies one day..but not everyone lives. You lived life, king size! Rest in peace, king! 💔💔💔💔💔

[@Evie170]

Thank you for your kind words. He was definitely a legend. We are experiencing so many losses in Australia recently, the health care system here has pretty much collapsed, especially for cardiology...I'm determined to try and stay healthy with a heart healthy diet and supplements. We will always remember our beloved Warnie. #RIPWarnie

[@mrkipling2201]

What a great comment. I totally agree about how loved he was here in England. It’s the first time that I’ve got really emotional about a famous person passing away. He was one of my favourite players ever. Even though he was the main reason why we lost the Ashes all the time in the 90’s and early 00’s. RIP legend.

[@sierramikebravo7332]

Shane Warne was a man; a father, an athlete, a thinker. He is already so deeply missed. RIP SKW.

[@toffee96]

Magnificent tribute from Ian Chappell

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

For an Australian, you couldn't receive a higher compliment than for people to put their beer down.

[@dantewalters5209]

Lol!!!!

[@nathana.m.1622]

Fkn oath 🍻

[@jaissonnn]

All of the warnes contemporaries are good and going..murali, kumble, Lara , laxman, ...if he cared for fitness

[@michellefox-bishop38]

True that!

[@paulmcgrory5165]

If they were wise they also held onto their wallets. He stole from his own charity. Ian referred very diplomatically to "flaws".

[@cricketexpertopinion2297]

RIP Marsh and Warne and missed both legends Marsh and Warne. I Love Ian Chappel and Warne both are really honest and great human beings.

[@hariharanvenkataramani7311]

Listening to Ian Chappell is a pleasure! RIP Warnie! Well remember the magic forever!

[@maverick792]

The spell against South Africa in the 1999 World Cup semifinal, one of the best ever.

[@mikem668]

Look at Warnie's smile when he was with the fans. It's real. What a great human being.

[@sunnysandhu988]

When growing up, I tried to copy his action and bowling. It took a toll of my shoulder. Despite all the Scandals and flaws surrounding him, he was my hero. Playing against India, I cheered for india but always wanted Warne to take Wickets. He was like a PipePiper, fans followed him. A magician A Charmer. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. RIP legend.

[@dantewalters5209]

Miss the days when South Africa and Australia were at their best. Here in South Africa, Warne was a crowd magnet. The man you loved to hate, but only because he was so damn good. RIP, GOAT!!#

[@mattwarwick8135]

Me too, mate. Mid to late 90's, South Africa V Australia was sensational cricket.

[@harisht45]

Ian Chappel is and will be the all time great cricket analyst ever existed.

[@rambhattacharjee1850]

Undoubetedly💙

[@flamingfrancis]

A very good call. In the days when Ian started playing State cricket he used to have time to play an off season sport. He and brothers played baseball. Ian was an outstanding player who could have made it in the USA. He was and still is a catcher which is THE position on the field that acts as the on field General and tactician. So, in my mind, this has a lot to do with his ability to be a good cricket strategist. I saw him play in a National Legends baseball game when he was over 60 years old and he still had a good throwing arm and could hit the ball of course.

[@thomashealey291]

@@flamingfrancis Rounders is for girls

[@venkatsunderam7427]

My favourite commentator. Just the way he can set up the game for the viewers. Pretty much like Warne..something’s always happening with Ian in the commentary box..and that was precisely because he’d set up the pressure moments so well that the next ball used to either be a boundary or a wicket and that made you feel you’ve got a ringside view of the action sitting at home, he brought you closer to the game. Just a great cricketing mind.

[@iankearns774]

@@thomashealey291 You would be really good at it then.LMAO

[@dillu699]

The best thing about Warne is he looked the game as a whole, not just win or loss.He was always plotting something or thinking about the game whether for Australia or any other country. He made it interesting and that's what counts.

[@rambhattacharjee1850]

❤

[@rambhattacharjee1850]

Very true brother

[@bhuvidya]

Mad that CA never made him captain.

[@rambhattacharjee1850]

@@bhuvidya yes

[@habibi4154]

Amazing tribute , from one legend to another

[@brendandennis5868]

Thankyou Ian. I'm missing Rodney too, feeling for you at this miserable time.

[@pavanprabhu3427]

Shane Keith Warne- A magician and pure genius. Part of my childhood. Will miss him RIP great man

[@rushikeshkanitkar4819]

Thanks a ton ESPNcricinfo for getting Sir Ian Chappel. Please call him frequently.

[@harisht45]

He was a great analyst of the game , excellent commentator and the way he encouraged the young talent was great quality.

[@flyinghigh2504]

Lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.....that's what I will have every time I remember Warney...RIP Shane.. ❤️❤️

[@krpurple2678]

If you watch the Australian tribute on KZbin you'll need a lot of tissues, especially when his children spoke

[@geoffbutler2893]

The best spin bowler by a country mile. RIP. One of the best sportsmen for sure

[@stevemurrell6167]

Chappelli's right, Shane was certainly flawed.....but as he also said, 'aren't we all?'. Yes we are.....RIP Legend.

[@RG-ja34sep]

The fact that most people are still in disbelief since Shane passed on a few days ago, is clear enough of how this man was admired, respected and loved by all cricket players and fans. As Chappelli says, when he was given the ball, you just sensed that something was going to happen, and usually it did. He had that magical ability to dramatically change a game, something that only a complete genius could do. There will only ever be one Shane Warne, and those of us who were lucky enough to see him play, will acknowledge that he was a once in a lifetime talent! RIP Shane, we will never forget you.

[@alexnongrum7452]

Warnie cricket will not be the same without you,love n miss u so so much,God bless you,RIP.,....

[@mocotto8642]

I remember getting a bus to work and seeing warne walking down my road smoking a dart. Like a normal person. No security guards. I got off two stops later and ran to meet him. He was long gone. I wouldn't run to meet my wife that quick. Rip mate. The king of spin. A true icon.

[@jais7981]

Which City was this in?

[@mocotto8642]

@@jais7981 birmingham bro. Right down Pershore Road.

[@AndyGraceMedia]

He would have loved to have spoken with you, knowing you got off the bus and ran to chat. He was that kind of guy. I was lucky enough to be his next door neighbour here in Melbourne for nearly ten years. A loveable rogue, the greatest leggie of all time definitely, but also an extraordinary human because fame and fortune didn't change him one little bit. And I saw how good he was as a dad. Ian's thoughts really cut through - spot on with that analysis.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

I’m 69…..I’ve had Warney in my life, I’m so grateful.

[@muralikrishna5450]

The best interview about Warne..

[@billandmelpateverysinglech2150]

RIP Shane Warne , and Ian Chappell all class !!!

[@rahulmenon4557]

Such a lovely Tribute. Chappeli is wonderful as always ❤️

[@r.ssumedh7626]

This man, Ian, is this best storyteller I've ever seen.

[@GomersPile01]

Chappelli personifies Australian Cricket. I saw him play England at the MCG is 1974 when I was a nipper. It was such a great experience. Chappellli played hard, tough, manly cricket.

[@r.ssumedh7626]

@@GomersPile01 Yes sir!

[@nikhilekar]

Spot on.....Ian is so good that u wanna listen to him alone & tell other fellow commentators to shut up.

[@kalain8970]

Indeed. He was always this great orator and great articulator having lot to add to the context. Sadly because of his age, he doesn't commentate anymore

[@Andy-bf8os]

The greatest spin bowler I have ever seen. A great character for the game. The SAFFA's loved him!

[@garynewton1263]

............the greatest bowler I've ever seen. Name one other player capable of turning a match on its head like Shane did?

[@tysonbob9089]

Thanks for sharing Chapelli's thoughts. He was top of the heap as far as Warnie was concerned and deservedly so imho. Have to say I admire the strength of friends and former teammates speaking about the great man. Thanks OP

[@karthikmonju8849]

I had the privilege of watching warney bowl at the SCG, the drift, the guile and the manner he set up Lara and Dravid were something that was worth every penny of the entrance fee. Simply marvellous something that I wished every cricket lover should have experienced. You will be missed mate 😔

[@aarushmunjal1435]

Rip Shane Warne loved seeing you play till 2015. A childhood hero the skipper of the first ipl winning team and an honest person thank you for all the memories

[@siddarthmohta8504]

Ian chappell the best story teller. Always pleasure listening to him. Best of health

[@incognito9533]

Lovely words from Ian about Shane two of my all time cricketing hero's 3 with Rod Marsh and I'm English through and through but love and admire fantastic cricketers RIP Rod and Shane

[@robstewart4702]

Gone way too soon. Warnie was everything, a great cricketer and cricket intellectual, but more importantly he was a great human being who was loved everywhere. His light will continue to burn bright.

[@terrydavis160]

One of the best interviews I've seen yet. Well done Ian.

[@joyceantony8109]

Australia game never looks good since he left never be same again without him R.I.P our KING a whole country will missing you badly.

[@DK-tj8nm]

I can watch him bowl all day Most entertaining bowler

[@gsprasanna6382]

I have never seen Ian Chappell so sad. This interview is a great tribute to Warne .

[@tonyknight9912]

What a very, very good and articulate tribute, well said Ian Chappell !

[@cyberclk]

For me, he is the greatest spin bowler ever. The simple reason I say that is, he took 700+ test wickets playing alongside with some of great Aussie attack. They had McGrath the highest wicket taking fast bowler for some time and Gillespie, Bret Lee, Stuart McGill and co. That itself is a remarkable achievement.

[@BigAmp]

Accurate and insightful words from Ian Chappell, as always.

[@tweakintrax6097]

I shed tears I actually went into shock I did not want this to be true my heart is heavy and my mind is weary I will miss Warnie !

[@exploringeverythinguk1334]

Same. Who says big boys don’t cry?? This is absolutely devastating!! As much as we don’t like the Aussies I’ve never heard an England fan say a bad word about Warnie!! Absolute legend. In every sense of the word. 🎶”We only wish you were English” 🎶

[@markrigg6623]

@@exploringeverythinguk1334 As an Aussie its really touching so see how people all over the world respected and loved him. So thanks to you and everyone else.

[@ash123431]

I'm 46. I'm Indian...not even Australian. I cried too...i actually can't remember the last time i did. This one felt personal, like he was one of my home boys. Thanks for the memories Warnie...You will be remembered.

[@pcebpceb1638]

Warnie was one of us. A champion in all respects. He experienced so much in his short life. But he never stopped being like us. That is why he is and will be so missed.

[@naushadhameed1029]

Whenever australia needed in crucial matches Shane always delivered... Such a a versatile bowler... Rip.... Shane gone so soon... Condolences to your family.... .

[@stevenrichards7902]

Greatest cricketer I’ve seen as leg spin is the hardest art to perform and for the fact he gave international cricket the boost it needed in Australia, along with Tendulkar and Lara, Viv had a similar impact on the sport but Warne was the rockstar the sport needed, his spell at the 99 World Cup for me clearly the highlight and showed his true greatness under pressure and his ability to perform when it mattered most.

[@stevenrichards7902]

Yes I’m a cricketing tragic, and all the the matches that was the most excited/pumped up I’ve been watching cricket, South Africa were the team to beat as well. He really did breathe new life into the game and helped him grow into a new era off modern cricket

[@goodboy1ism]

No matter what he will live in hearts his fans

[@krithikveer3355]

I have a mixed feelings after watching this video. Tears came out automatically for warne demises but what a great Analyst Ian chappel is. He is my favorite cricket analyst since from the time i have started watching the game. He summed up nicely about warnie. He lives in every cricket lovers heart forever. RIP Mate.

[@kalain8970]

Ian Chappell is a wonderful analyst and cricket commentator. Grew up hearing him from down under.

[@harisht45]

Shane Warne was a true rockstar of the game . He was the best spinner in the world. Period .

[@t3knyn]

I watch this and still can't believe WARNIE is actually gone 😢 A true legend of the game, the greatest spin bowler to ever live 💯. I remember playing backyard cricket and always wanted to be WARNIE and I'm a left arm spin bowler. He had such a great impact on the game, he made spin bowling look so cool 😎. RIP WARNIE

[@donnam5891]

I think Warnie lived more in his 52 years than I ever will even if I live to be a hundred. I think he knew exactly who he was and was happy to be himself. And although he was an awesome cricketer that is what I admire most. Reminds me a lot of Steve Irwin- best at what they do, passionate & genuine. An honest to goodness Aussie. My heart goes out to his family & friends. I just want to hug you all. It's so obvious from interviews that he will be sorely missed.🙏

[@alancure8841]

Your sitting in me chair and I'm starting to get out of the chair and a change of bowling and Ponting brings on Shane Warne and I sit back down and watched him bowl. That's the power of a champion player great to watch . RIP Shane Warne 🏏

[@avatarzang2674]

He was also probably the last thing to make chappelli smile and be happy about something related to australian cricket

[@ysgol3]

Beautiful words from Ian, and rightly, because Shane was the world's greatest living sportsperson. So so sad, and such a terrible shock. RIP.

[@jits2516]

into tears...man cant get over it...warney...champ u will always be...

[@iankearns774]

Chapelli is right 100%, Sure Warney was flawed, we are all a little flawed but our flaws whatever they are never make the newspaper. I would hate to have the papparazzi chasing me around like they did him, just an ordinary suburban Melbournite with an extraordinary talent. Will always be remembered as a Legendary cricketer who we all would have loved to have a few throthies with, way too young to be gone. RIP Legend.

[@peteranderson6068]

Ian Chappell always spot on !

[@BrendanPramjee]

Sad day ! Best cricketer to ever live in terms of entertainment and skill! Warnie changed the game !What a man, not perfect but we loved him no matter what.

[@footprints2111]

He was a class act. No other cricketer came anywhere close to him in terms of sheer entertainment.

[@abhilaashathreya763]

RIP to my Childhood Hero!

[@94123abhi]

still still and still can`t believe the king , the magician and a bloody legend is gone , didnt even have a chance to see him in person , he is always going to be missed always n always

[@arminsanjana2516]

RIP legend forever , this video made me even more sad .. can't believe this news still :(

[@ChefDanKibble]

Rest in Peace King

[@anoopkhandekar799]

Hats off Sir Ian you are a true analyst of game and players

[@henrymichal8522]

Great interview, this chat has got me thinking. Chappeli is a cricket statesman, as is Ian Botham. Its time you two guys got together, shook hands before one of you leave this earth, had a beer and buried the hatchet. Life is too short for regrets.

[@indiansouls8357]

Outstanding interview 🙏 Om Shanti 🙏 Shane Warne 😔

[@MrExsasperated]

Wonderful interview. Thankyou.

[@rachelmorton4734]

Nice interview rip king

[@brotherphill4553]

A lovely tribute..Ian

[@avinashasitis]

First Latji and now Warne- it's like a major part of our childhood vanished in span of just 1 month.

[@bunui2985]

People talk about tiger, prasanna, Lance Gibbs,clarrie grimmet ,murali Ashwin Swann etc, but there's no doubt in my mind that shane Warne was the greatest bowler to grace the earth not far away from the greatest bowler of all time

[@ajsvys54321]

Been watching cricket since 1996, very very keen follower of the test game, finally gave up on it on 5/3/22; but fortunate to have watched the finest test cricketer of the past 35 years, #ripwarnie

[@arnaboceanatyahoo]

Shane the legend...

[@manudabas9652]

Sometimes you realise how big a person was when they leave. Loved him when he was alive. Dint know that so many feel the same about him

[@KidstaSam]

The Leg Spin Wizard of OZ, Shane Warne. R.I.P., Leg Spin Bowling. The greatest ever spin maestro to have graced the game. Never before. Never again. My heartfelt condolences to his family and legion of fans across the cricketing globe. Om shanti.

[@kbvrao]

Shane Warne was indeed a great Leg Spinner. He used to play with the mind and used his leg spin as his weapon to get out the batsmen. He used trick right from his first Ball of his career. He was devastating in his attack against all the batsmen he played. Batsmen were not having any clue to face his deliver it may be a flipper, googly, legspin and used to got out. Amazing to see him bowling and there wont be another Share Warne for sure. He was man with full of Confidence by which the Australian team's confidence was at Peak at 1990.

[@owendavies7452]

Excellent interview by Ian on truly one of Australia's all time greatest Cricketers.

[@arnaboceanatyahoo]

Warnie, plz reborn and play this time for India... #true legend #

[@moaningpheromones]

Listening to Ian Chappell speak here is one of the best videos relating to Shane Warne I've seen yet.

[@sonjoydas4342]

Miss you my cricket hero, love you a lot....

[@aaronfowkes8604]

Awesome bowler and a wonderful person. R.I.P. Warney

[@ghulammustafa4011]

So sad such a valuable person was for a short time among us but in this short time he left such valuable memories that his name will stay alive till the cricket is played.

[@peterjansen3846]

Still can't believe he's gone, same with Deano Jones and Andrew Symonds. Champions forever.

[@rajendrasingh-nj3bb]

Well said Chappell I . He'll go down in cricket history as one the greatest alongside the likes of Bradman , Sobers etc. Next to GOD he was the perfect leg spinner and a sheer entertainer.

[@mangeshpuranik31]

You rarely see Ian Chappell being so emotional. It was my pleasure to see Warnie bowl. An absolute genius.

[@CreativeExplorer517]

Nowadays im not watching cricket you know what i grove with warni I seen all wekets whatever he done but aus not giving what he have he got great brin what a great man

[@wasiqmk]

I was born in 1997 The liking for Aussie team began with my father when my father explained me how good was that team. From then on I am die heart fan of Aussie team!

[@rambhattacharjee1850]

Thanks Raunak and Espncric info,

[@dccar1]

RIP Warney you bloody legend .

[@MP-id2po]

Great interview. Well done.

[@cds1015]

Great interview, Love you warnie

[@ANOOPBAL]

Seriously, how can an international sportsman die of heart attack at the age of 52!! Very sad.

[@glencastensen9118]

well done Ian. very thoughtful and insightful interview. much respect.

[@bridgetmaddison7403]

Just can’t get it through my head that Warnies gone 😞

[@Watsupyoutube]

I seen Shane at a local footy match in Melbourne. The kids were asking for autographs and he didnt deny one of them. He could have said go away but he didnt. Did it with a smile.

[@as-sabahossain9099]

Shane Warne will be remembered forever.. There have been plenty of time, when Shane Warne produced his magic..plenty..

[@GomersPile01]

Ian Chappell played the game the way it was meant to be played. Like a man. Warnie was of that era. Not of this political correct era.

[@markissboi3583]

When they 1st played Warnie's bowling in slowmo it defied gravity as the ball swung around behind batsmen |-/ -/ o Howzat R.I.P Warnie a true aussie legend & great man .

[@mahtabazam8542]

No matter how warnie lived his personal life ..but when it comes to cricket he was a gentleman.. absolute genius and honest person as well...will be remembered always.. rest in peace .

[@AlonsoRules]

Rod Marsh and Shane Warne on the same day. What a terrible day for cricket fans everywhere.