Mike Gatting pays tribute to cricket's 'greatest showman' Shane Warne

[@aussierhino471]

As an Aussie, I've been genuinely touched by the plethora of wonderful and sincere tributes from people in England - Gat in this one is fabulous and gracious - I've also seen a heartfelt tribute from Michael Vaughan today where he broke down in tears. To me, Warnie captured the hearts of England like Bradman did - despite breaking their hearts on the cricket field. It's why I always have and always will feel an affinity with England and the English. RIP Warnie.

[@sarl2121]

If you haven't seen it watch Nasser's interview.

[@SpeccyMan]

Real Englishmen know class when they see it and he was pure class.

[@tippo5341]

Couldn't agree with you anymore Rhino...he was one of the greatest Aussie's to grace this earth with his prescence, not only on the field, but throughout society with all he did through charities and his donation of time to causes that benefited from just his aura...he will be sadly and sorely missed by many millions of not just us Aussie's who loved him for the champion he was...is...but the many other millions across the world...RIP Warnie...champion cricketer...champion Aussie...champion human!!!!

[@roxyla69]

How could you not admire this cricketer genius. Yes, he broke English fan's hearts, but anyone that witnessed him play could only applaud him. A sad loss for Australia and indeed the rest of the world. R.I.P, condolences to his family and close friends.

[@aussierhino471]

@@sarl2121 I watched it this morning - pure class from Nass.

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

I'm an Aussie, Gatt's was an awesome batsman, captain, and all round decent human being. RIP Shane, you will never be forgotten 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jshaers96]

He's certainly round.

[@franjon]

@@jshaers96 The Graham Gooch comment about the Gatting ball; "If it was a cheese and bacon roll it wouldn't have got past him"....A bit rude but all in fun. RIP Hollywood.

[@jshaers96]

@@franjon I think Gatting must have heard every possible comment about his weight. One of my favourites is when Gatting was fielding and someone asked him to go wider. Chris Cowdrey said, 'any wider and he'll burst'.

[@davewilson9738]

Dickie Birds face after the ball hit the wicket says it all! RIP you legend.

[@venderstrat]

Check out the Sky interview with Dickie.

[@cricworldstraightupwithvij6944]

pls support our new channel and watch out tribute to S.W

[@SuperHowie001]

Very Gracious interview by Mike Gatting .

[@coonagh1]

Lovely to hear Mike Gatting’s perspective on that first ball. Well said Mike.

[@Angrybogan]

Ditto. Thanks, Mr Gatting.

[@sanskritx]

Great to see Mike's tribute ....honest...and from the heart! ....Mike is a great legend of the game himself!!!

[@johnblackburn4752]

Englishman here... He tormented my sporting part of my mind.... Greatest bowler of all time and a canny batter and slip fielder too

[@SilentHotdog28]

I get what you mean, cricket goes above countries, some of my favourite players ever are Poms, even though I'm an Aussie. KP, Root, Cook and Anderson are all absolute class gentlemen and made us Aussies feel pain over the years, but I still love them. Freddie Flintoff is an absolute character and my absolute favourite Pom, he was very good at sledging and entertaining the crowd, but he could also play.

[@rajeshshetty4862]

He is also highly respected and admired cricketer in India. He has huge fan following in India as well . I think all over cricketing world he will be missed.

[@megafauna8374]

Don Bradman reckoned Tendulkar and Warne were the best 'cricketers' he'd ever seen. Sachin and Warnie were mates and visited Sir Don a couple of times. What about Steve Waugh as an admired Aussie in India? He's been a great advocate and promoter of India beyond cricket.

[@klikitzsmith8416]

@@megafauna8374 gilly gilly gilly

[@hamishphistopholoes6540]

Aussie here. Really enjoyed the interview. I found out about Warnie passing away via Google News this morning. I literally could not believe my eyes. I refreshed the page to make sure it was real. R.I.P. Shane. I really like the fact that so many English cricketers and fans are paying tribute to him. We're mortal enemies on the field, but I feel like there's a lot of love and mutual respect there, too.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

I teared up. Always loved Shane. He lived here in Brighton half the year. Obviously captained Hampshire. Just a legend. Shane Warne. An absolute Assassin on the pitch. But the kindest sweetest guy off it. He tried to help cricketers from the Captain of England, Australia or India to the lowliest club cricketer he met in an airport. Always happy with those big green eyes glinting at the camera, and his huge Hollywood white smile. What a ripper. They broke the mold when they made him. There really was, only one Shane Warne.

[@stockportcountyfaninlondon9535]

@@realMaverickBuckley He lived in Brighton? That would probably mean he played for Sussex?

[@DMSJagXK]

Here, here😢 from England.

[@realMaverickBuckley]

@@stockportcountyfaninlondon9535 Nah he had a house in Brighton but he played for Hants.

[@stockportcountyfaninlondon9535]

@@realMaverickBuckley just looked it up and hants is close to Brighton. Silly me

[@carolmiller760]

My Brother Tony was instrumental in bringing Cricket to the underprivileged Coloured Youth for over 20 years. He died July 2011 As a friend Chris Nissan would oblige and get many a Bat Signed by our Springbok Side for him to Auction. The Funds paid for Kit, Togs and Nets. Tony taught the Game. In the Helderberg alone he was involved in bringing Cricket to 7 Struggling impoverished Schools. Now with Shane's Death he would have shed Real Tears.

[@starwood213]

This was such a genuine interview.

[@TONY_FEZ]

I never get sick of watching that delivery.

[@stockportcountyfaninlondon9535]

great to hear Mike Gatting’s analysis on that ball of the century.

[@soumyashreebiswal14]

First-person POV

[@cricworldstraightupwithvij6944]

pls support our new channel and watch out tribute to S.W

[@brucekilby9957]

Gatt was a fine batsman and so many others had problems with him as well. He nailed so many and many were Aussie batsmen who couldn't work him out. The best spinner of them all. Have fun Shaneo. Go Saints.🏏🃏

[@fasthracing]

A rare thing an Australian cricketer loved by the English fans. RIP

[@SilentHotdog28]

He was wasn't he? Loved by all. He was a man of the people, the Barmy Army gave him absolute hell but respected the crap out of him and he loved them too because he interacted with them often.

[@georgep9059]

Great tribute from Gatts🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😣

[@SphericalHang]

Mike Gatting is one of my heroes too.

[@stockportcountyfaninlondon9535]

RIP Shane Warne.

[@prabhavvenkatesh9247]

Rip Shane warne I am shattered

[@keithashley6298]

The greatest leg spin bowler I ever did see. A huge loss. RIP Warnie.

[@fullspeedaheadbarcelona6502]

I’m not even a cricket fan but everyone in England has heard of Shane Warne and I’ve been watching cricket on KZbin since his sad passing and I’m a football fan but what a true great sportsman and more importantly what a good decent bloke the world of sport and especially Australia has lost. RIP mate.

[@azgreen_77]

Also as a few Aussie that was a touching tribute from Mike Gatting to Shane Warne and to all the current and former English players also.Still can’t believe the King of Spin is gone R.I.P Shane.

[@captainclink1038]

Im a Kiwi and I can say with certainty that Shane Warne is the reason I fell in love with cricket. One of the only Aussies to be loved by their biggest rival nation. R.I.P. Shane Warne

[@cricworldstraightupwithvij6944]

pls support our new channel and watch out tribute to S.W

[@msarfrazarshad990]

Well I grew up watching shanewarn like a heroic cricketer in the era of pace, he came up out of the blue and changed the concept of bowling, in fact the cricket itself. I simply loved him bowling batting and whatever he did. He will be remembered for a very longtime by every one in family friends fans all the cricketing world.

[@msarfrazarshad990]

Yes even arch rivals are into tears, that is the warnie . I have seen nasir hussain crying on .media immediately on the news break. Englishmen did show love for warnie. I liked it too

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@msarfrazarshad990 Kiwis, Indians, Poms, Sri Lankans I've seen so many people from other countries paying tribute to Shane. He was very well loved. Even his biggest rivals and on field enemies, but were the best of mates with him, Vaughnie was so emotional.

[@jarjarbonk1828]

RIP THE LEGEND OF SPIN

[@benny23461]

Shane was and always will be an absolute LEGEND. loved by the English and Auzzie cricket fans. Rest easy Warney. You’ll never be forgotten.

[@roxyla69]

Without doubt the greatest leg spinner of all time. Nobody could turn a cricket ball like that man. R.I.P

[@Dhruv-Malik]

This is so shocking 😭 you'll be missed legend

[@elingrome5853]

safe and effective

[@kateotoole6690]

RIP Shane Warne

[@mayankmundle5158]

Warnie was probably the most loved Australian in India. All budding leg spinners in India have tried his iconic action. He will be missed and the void he has left will not be filled ever. RIP Legend 💔

[@SilentHotdog28]

Shane Warne was bigger than Cricket, he went to other countries and people loved and adored him, fans cheered for him. Even countries where Cricket isn't big. He was sensational.

[@alfalders3020]

What a kind and generous tribute.

[@freddy512]

Rest in peace shane warne and condolences to his family and friends much respect from the uk 🙏

[@vernongrant3596]

Great to hear from you Mike. You are well loved in Australia too. R.I.P Warnie !

[@geoffpoole483]

Warnie was well worth watching, even if he was on the opposing team. Another excellent wicket taken by Warne is Andrew Strauss, who had NO idea where the ball was going!

[@flashmore3]

Loved Warney, met him at a Delicatessen in his home town 20 years ago. He ordered 25 gourmet home made SMM Dim Sims and 30 potato cakes. A humble and friendly fellow. RIP legend!

[@megafauna8374]

That ball drifted in the air further than it spun off the pitch. Unreal. Vale Warnie.

[@sadifrahman9288]

You can see the sadness in Gatting's voice

[@arunraju9705]

I actively follow Shane Warne on Twitter and when I saw a notification from a news app that Shane Warne had died, I checked if it's April fools day. It was such a shock, his demise is one of the greatest losses to the game of cricket, even though he had retired, he had a lot to offer. First Dean Jones and now Shane Warne, hows that they couldn't see the heart attack coming?

[@mrkipling2201]

Rod Marsh as well. Awful news.

[@sharynlogan9959]

We should not forget Rod Marsh who passed also. Greatest wicket keeper.

[@SilentHotdog28]

Pure Wicket Keeper? Mark Boucher, Greatest Keeper-Batsman is GIlchrist but Rod Marsh was the pioneer for the Keeper Batsman and a very solid player and awesome person.

[@gallicchieftain7562]

What a terrible day. Rest in peace King

[@praveenliverpool]

Shane Warne legacy will live forever

[@ysgol3]

Well done in such a terrible situation Mike. RIP to the man who was the world's greatest living sportsman.

[@Rohityadav_17]

I drank a bit I smoked a bit I bowled a bit of leg spin - shane keith warne Sums up warnie Absolutely lived his life king sized, best cricketer of all time for me

[@redsquirrel1086]

Poms like me are not supposed to be too keen on Aussie cricketers, but I loved everything about this guy. Shane Warne was in many ways the sort of bloke we would all love to have been.

[@megafauna8374]

I get it. Aussies feel much the same about Ian Botham and Darren Gough.

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@megafauna8374 For me Freddie Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen, Joe Root, Michael Vaughn, Naseer Hassein all Pommie Legends. I love 'em.

[@Muesli711]

So sad to watch this. Lovely interview by Mike Gatting. What always struck me about the Ball of the Century was the fact that Ian Healy's first reaction was to start to go to the leg side.

[@OliverGrumitt]

A wonderful tribute by Mike Gatting to one of the world’s greatest ever cricketers. I was lucky enough to meet Mike Gatting and see Shane Warne play on the cricket field. Shane Warne will be hugely missed, not just in Australia but England too.

[@jshaers96]

I remember watching at the time, I thought it was a loosener going down leg, turned out it was spun like a top and drifted in before spinning back to hit off. Truly unplayable.

[@glasshalffull8471]

By all accounts Warnie was a modest guy also, I've seen a few former players today mention Warnie never bragged off the pitch, 1 former player said he didn't have to, he knew he was great and he knew you knew.....R.I.P Warnie, I had the pleasure of seeing him bowl at The WACA back in 90s, he brought so many to the ground just to see him.....'Bowled Slow, Lived Fast'.

[@Giveme1goodreason]

Only insecure and mediocre brag. Someone like Warne or lomu. You just knew they were great. So they didn’t need to convince you.

[@drvicks7]

The Real Rockstar of the Cricketing world.... Greatness Personified... RIP Legend

[@javediqbal6978]

I love Shane ❤, heartbreaking 💔 news. from Pakistan. I have not seen great before and after you Shane in this game, You are the best 👌.

[@astonmartin4360]

Aussie Legend.R.I.P. mate.

[@wobblertv8083]

Getting and warne will always be connected .

[@48tilt]

He moved the ball more in the air than most spin bowlers do off the pitch. Unplayable. The greatest spin bowler that ever lived.

[@rameezrather5385]

i hv never missed a Pakistan test match since i started watching cricket in 1999, but i haven't watched a single delivery of the Rawalpindi test since i heard dis tragic news about Shane Warne. Have lost all d interest. Warne has a special place in the hearts of millions of cricket fans of my generation who started watching cricket during 90s and early 2000s.

[@errolbaptiste]

Never forget Shane Warne's ball of the century by bowling Mike Gatting the former England Captain which the ball swerved onto the wicket in the Ashes Test Match on June 4, 1993.

[@alfonsobonzo3782]

Thanks for reminding us. 👍🏼

[@billneath3273]

A true Legend of the game, he will be sadly missed.

[@sathivlog7097]

My hearty codolescence to his family, players and fans. It is very difficult to fill the gap filled by him in case of cricket, humanity and commentary

[@jamesdiskin6142]

England fan here. We all loved Shane warne. A true gentleman and a great bloke.

[@garryboyd56]

Great words from Mike Gatting

[@richardgordon2855]

a great player on and off the field, a great man , rest in peace.

[@SMHman666]

richard g He was a great cricketer and that's pretty much it. A great man? By who's standards? It's sad when someone dies but the dribble that everyone is spewing about this guy is pathetic when you consider there are people around the world working tirelessly to help mankind and they rarely get mentioned. How is Warne's life any more important than yours or mine? It's a shame that we elevate those who do very little while ignoring those who truly benefit humankind, often for meagre monetary rewards and under oppressive conditions. I was shocked to hear he had passed away as he was so young and his family and friends must be devastated. I do feel for them as losing someone you love is hard.

[@Jazz-0-7]

Always Love❤️ Warnie bowl ,The greatest leg spin bowler of all time & my personal favourite one . Leg spin Bowlers will come and go but there will no other leg spinner like showman Shane Warne .Once in a lifetime genius . Growing up Always enjoyed his great cricketing mind, skills and magic he created with ball ,an artist with the ball in his hand . Rest in peace .He will be missed forever .Evergreen Legend!❤️

[@prasharneeraj]

Look on Dickiebirds face says it all. Best Aussie cricketer and the best spinner ever RIP mate

[@johnfisher4872]

farewell to a cricket legend

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Warne, you were the GOAT and I'm English,I remember the first ball against Gatting. Unbelievable,what a cricketer! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@koo7an]

What a tragedy,and gone too soon.Remember seeing him at the Durban Airport, in South Africa, having a banter, during the IPL.He made me to watch cricket . May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Hamba Gahle, Shane, from South Afrjca

[@bobadrizzlepop949]

Warne is somewhere watching down still sledging Mike as he speaks, rip legend

[@2511dhall]

Not as bad as Rana the Umpire.

[@chasermalloy7406]

We did actually find out what a fine captain he was. He captained the Royals in the IPL and later the Melbourne Stars in the Australian big bash league. He showed himself to have a great cricket brain and was an outstanding captain / coach taking the Royals to victory in the series. He was equally valuable to the Melbourne Stars.

[@ferdi_gm8427]

R.I.P Shane ❤

[@vikassharma-vl7xn]

This is so cruel ...and untimely ..warnie ..you will be missed sorely ..

[@khalr879]

Legend have left us.... Allah give him highest ability...Great cricketer...

[@michaellabram5980]

Really sad.. Great man.. R. I. P.

[@andypalin3287]

R.I.P. Shane! 🎸😎🤘

[@rhino7735]

Fan from Australia warnie always said his best delivery was his flipper to Richie Richardson in 93

[@sathivlog7097]

Shane Warne is the only Australian Cricketer I love so much. Not only the best cricketer he is also best human being. I've seen so many matches he has played. He used to congratulate the opponent in the dressing room when the batsman hits him for sixes. Sachin Tendulkar has destroyed his bowling so many times but Warne always congratulate Tendulkar when he scores century

[@jackdanielss]

Greatest cricketing showman

[@Lovingfolder]

Felt ultra shattered & devasted upon hearing the news of late Shane warne 😣

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Only famous person I've ever teared up about. I got home and the Mrs said: 'Shane Warne died!' ⬛️

[@mrkipling2201]

Same here.

[@caroleoneill2872]

52 dear god its no age is it , so sad gone way to soon R.I.P Shane

[@muhammedriaz4478]

Very sad news …may Allah bless his soul and May he rest in peace.

[@barrychapman7604]

Rip.will be missed and for a Aussie I nice bloke.sadly missed.

[@matth4638]

Love this from the great Mike Gatting.

[@indikapiyarathna4155]

සුපිරි .ක්‍රීඩාකයක්..නිවන් සුවය ලැබේවා

[@gregkiely4839]

A top comment from another Cricket great - thanks Mike.

[@jadesmith6823]

Even Dickie Bird went... Wtf 😳❤️😂

[@brucelamberton8819]

Well said, Gatts.

[@presidentoxford]

Mike personifies the best of English sportsmanship.

[@billneath3273]

RIP to Mr Shane Warne

[@VNavale]

He did captain Rajasthan Royals to win the IPL

[@alfonsobonzo3782]

We all loved Shane Warne.

[@MickLay]

Good on 'ya Mike!

[@rocky49able]

Shane Warne would have been a greater captain than Steve Waugh or Ricky Ponting. There is no doubt about that. If he could inspire a set of youngsters and new comers in Rajasthan Royals to win the first IPL in 2008, imagine what he could have done with a world-beating team.

[@clonbrookprimary6900]

Gone too soon. RIP

[@donna25871]

The shock of waking up on Saturday morning grabbing the iPad to check the news only to see the death of Warne was unimaginable.

[@Toni-vlm]

Rip legend

[@piyush42962]

Rest in peace shane.

[@iyazdar5163]

RIP SHANE

[@peterparsons2414]

Good man Gat...

[@alanshirt9409]

What a cricket role model,any youngster taking up cricket just look at the ball he bowled Mike Gatting,Gatting just stood there waiting for the umpire to give him out,just to confirm he was bowled.

[@geoffpoole483]

The ball he bowled to Andrew Strauss is pretty good too. Warne made a few videos on spin bowling, revealing a few tricks of his trade. Any youngster aspiring to be a bowler will learn a lot from them. What added to the drama of that wicket was it was Warne's very first delivery in an Ashes test.

[@petergeorge5445]

Sorry Gatts, but Shane has made you an Immortal . Unintentionally, but being apart of history is pretty good . Good man Gatts.

[@stevemorris6855]

RIP Shane. You made Gatting much more famous than he would have been.😏

[@venkateshmurthy-ho9mj]

There will be no other leg spinner like Shane Warne

[@petere115]

Was privilaged to have been around when he played will never see his like again

[@johnhanson5943]

A great shame. Loved Warnie! Hope he wasn’t undone by another type of spin. Gone far too early. RIP Sir Shane!