Shane Warne in conversation with Tracey Holmes: A lookback at his life and career | ABC News

[@grahamfairbanks3407]

I was living in Sri Lanka at the time running a small factory, Shane called me up mid tour asking if I could make a few photo frames for his wife, I said no problem and we spent the next 15 minutes chatting about the series against Sri Lanka. A really nice guy, super famous, but as down to earth as you'll ever find

[@jayashreeshreedharan6631]

Good people leave this place very soon

[@furkhankhader8875]

@@jayashreeshreedharan6631 ya really .even i wander why ?

[@denisepaulsenful]

Thanks for sharing

[@peterc5318]

This was a great interview, couldn’t help but shed a tear, as Warnie no longer with us 😢 his insight into cricket will be surely missed , so much more to give , RIP Warnie, King of Spin, Legend, lasting legacy 👏👏👏

[@jeevakaweerasinghe1199]

He is the legend and the KING. No one will EVER replace him, his ability or his swagger. RIP Warney. Rest well mate until we meet again to play this beautiful game

[@PhilUKNet]

He even credits Rod Marsh as someone who helped him early in his career. What a tragic week for cricket. Still completely shocked and saddened.

[@helenlandero337]

You are going to be missed, the whole country so proud of you Shane. Condolences to your family...you may rest in peace.

[@philonutube100]

Nearly every time I saw Shane after he finished playing, he had a ball in his hand....He loved giving back to the game he loved......That's what I remember about King.

[@Neilleeds]

He was my sporting hero , I didn’t care he played for the “enemy” I loved everything about him , his skill , his class , his sporting attitude. I’ll miss him forever

[@denisepaulsenful]

He deserves to be missed. And I mean that in a good way like he deserves every tear that has been shed for him he was so incredible and brought so much sheer joy to the world.

[@carolinehaf21]

Just love hearing his voice and storytelling. Thank you for this. If you haven't seen the 90 minute tribute by Fox Cricket on Kayo - please watch it! It starts with Shane's opening commentary about what he loved about the MCG and cricket and life itself. Just beautiful. As a South Australian, we half claim Warnie and are so proud we could be home to him while he crafted his mastery of leg spin. We love you and miss you so much mate 🥰

[@domarchie9558]

Is it on KZbin?

[@carolinehaf21]

@@domarchie9558 it's called "Remembering Shane Warne" about 1 hr 40 mins. Looks like someone has put it up on KZbin- a channel called "footybits" but it will probably get blocked. It's worth even doing the free trial for kayo to watch it honestly - just the stories from Ian Healy and Gilly 🥰

[@catchingthemoon]

Damn, I was so sorry to read about this. Thanks for all of it, great cricketer, full of personality. Condolences to all. RIP

[@vviv7230]

Shane Warnes children are blessed to have a father such as him, he left a monumental legacy something most children's spirit will be enriched for there entire life. Shane Warne many of the public loved seeing you play, and we loved you as a wonderful human being. I am finding it hard to believe your gone. Rest peacefully Warnie

[@fr06hgv]

52.....lots of sadness from the UK!!

[@carolinehaf21]

This is really touching. I saw Michael Vaughn break down crying talking about spending Xmas just gone at Warnie's place. He was devastated just as much as our cricketers who played with him. I have to say , I wasn't expecting the outpouring of love and sadness from England but we truly feel the respect for Shane over here from you and we appreciate it!

[@speedymaster5758]

RIP to the goat and king of Australian cricket 😢 .. Still can't believe he is gone, glad I made it to his memorial in Melbourne last month..

[@bunnycorcoran4037]

So much personality (as well as talent and looks).

[@m.d4310]

I still can’t believe he has gone!! R.I.P Warnie, love you. 💜❤️💙

[@janglangmalatang7475]

He Died to early. No one could be at his level sport you never see again. I believe he like to do much for next generation. His gift was himself. To US. All he wanted was to be happy. See his children grow safe strong and see there own Achievements to be proud Dad . As he looks down he probably only wants the very best for all us . That’s the guy we know. Thx Warnie . 🌟✨ +

[@SerialChiller1000]

As a Yank, I am a Cricket neophyte. Warney's untimely death has inspired by learn about other greats like Don Bradman and Vivian Richards. RIP, Warney.

[@nivenrowe3415]

A wonderful man. An icon. RIP. South Africa.

[@ayushmanbhalla8737]

miss you legend.. there will be no one like king warnie 👏👏

[@ericliang429]

It feels like only yesterday that we were hearing him complaining about how the ball didn't swing for Starc's dismissal on the first ball of the Ashes series... RIP

[@mamimatsumoto1197]

He didn’t look sick at all, such a fit and healthy young man. What happened to him?? Rest In Peace 🙏🙏

[@Slickstaff_Stainpants]

cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@Ignatius1972]

the jabs

[@dodgemf1]

@@Slickstaff_Stainpants just shows you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@kathycolios6749]

Only 2 days after his BOOSTER SHOT! FANCY THAT!

[@faye8540]

Heavy smoker. Not judging him

[@brentinnes5151]

Warne is an Australian icon, a legend, there will never be anyone close to him...just still can't believe he is not here.

[@theredgate5568]

An honest, frank chat with a true Aussie bloke. A champion sportsman able to show insights into his lifestyle decisions. Man enough to own the good and ultimately fateful choices. Taken too soon Warnie.

[@georgia4407]

Shane’s death is tragic! Taken far too early. Very sad!

[@alfalders3020]

Pure Gold.

[@mahesh7194]

Beautiful interaction your thoughts good parenting and a legendary bowler, truly miss You forever

[@SnosRapPool]

Interesting to hear Warnie's thoughts on test matches being free entry, and that the game has become a tv sport. I have often thought that in Australia, even during the ashes, that the capacity of the grounds are very poor with several empty seats throughout the stadium. Whereas in England for example, we tend to sell out within a couple of days of the tickets being on sale regardless of the opposition. I appreciate that our stadiums have a much smaller capacity, but is this a generally agreed point in Australia that cricket is now a tv sport?

[@sabejreid2072]

Probably but we can change that - ditch the phone and TV and get out there!

[@jadesmith6823]

God the world Will miss you Shane 🦘

[@alfalders3020]

It’s just a question of how soon and who will write the script, and who will play the lead role in the movie that has to happen, “Warnie”.

[@Steve-gm2jl]

Forgot how funny Warney was. This is so good.

[@beachbliss9366]

RIP 😢

[@5ty717]

GOAT. Superb interview

[@MyPaddy2011]

If Richie was Mr. Marvelous, then SKW was Mr. Wonderful.

[@kyliestorm_music]

RIP ❤ 🙏 🕊 ☮

[@johnbaines8629]

Will always be a legend

[@Enoch940]

He really knew how to irritate South Africans 🙄 but somehow we always loved the guy. Condolences 🙏.

[@silversteel6312]

Wearing funeral attire………you play with death my friend……….RIP Great Man

[@jamieahmed1668]

Very sad to see . He was very colorfull and simply great spiner in creaket history.

[@AJ-wd5xc]

What a great guy!

[@vesnaursa5123]

So sad life is not fair

[@naquonclayton8002]

Well bowl shane always remember wen your team mates saying that.

[@brettr5547]

How does Tracey Holmes still have a job...here to ask stupid questions 🤔 SW sailed through it like a champ

[@bigal2417]

There's lot more like him going before there time if theve had the maxine.

[@andrewbraan3461]

Rip 🙏

[@surajshukla6813]

Aussie were having the most deadliest weapon as a shane warne .... Going to Miss our guy ...

[@pamelabonaparte9383]

🥀❤️👏🏻

[@neville-mladen9393]

He took the kill shot and died. It's that simple

[@wizardlvl5124]

What kill shot?

[@denisepaulsenful]

What a waste of a great life …He was so effn hot! And so effortlessly cool 😎

[@theredgate5568]

1st honest chick answer! True babe 👍

[@nivenrowe3415]

Do cricketers every get tested for cocaine?

[@janglangmalatang7475]

Insurance won’t cover . No one’s beez wax regardless. He the Best In ~His field. Wats you’re s .

[@Gertzy41]

A bit silly there warnie ! No entry fee to test cricket ?????

[@sabejreid2072]

We learnt how to win under Mark Taylor - just great.

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

At least Shane doesn't have any regrets about taking the juice. No regrets once you're dead. Labor senator drops from heart attack at 52 as well. No regrets 💔

[@mopatel1196]

Aussie bogan !!!!

[@flora1407]

💉💉💉

[@alch3myau]

Coke not Pepsi.

[@elitecol69]

His heart was just Warne out. Looks like it'll be his family who brings home the Ashes this year.

[@theredgate5568]

Ooff... reckon Warnie would av a good laugh with you over a drink mate with that gaff!

[@scottt8258]

He’s dead. That’s very sad for his family. But will people stop trying to make out he was some kind of larikin saint? He set up a dodgy foundation that was nothing more than a tax dodge and ever did anything, couldn’t keep his hands to himself and off other women/peoples wives. He wasn’t a hero.

[@georgia4407]

Shane was Shane! Loved for all his flaws! Will be missed. He was only 52, too young to die. It was unexpected and people are in shock. He was an icon of the game and very much loved! If you don’t have anything nice to say! Shut the F.... up!

[@AZ2PM]

That's actually where a lot of the admiration comes from. The fact he was, in many ways, quite ordinary and flawed. Just because you're gifted with an elite talent and nurture it to perfection, doesn't mean you are the same with other areas of your life. And Shane very publicly worked through his flaws and never hid from them. He evolved in real time and still maintained a sense of humour and positive outlook. In many ways, it's a great template for the rest of us who also stuff up in life.

[@peterfreeman1585]

From Middlesex Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Congratulations Scott T, it is always great to hear from someone who is perfect.

[@scottt8258]

@@georgia4407 yeah. I bet the charities who he promised millions to from his scam foundation really love him for his flaws

[@carolinehaf21]

Tall poppy syndrome at its finest. 🙄 We're not treating him as a hero. Everyone talking about him genuinely feels like a close mate, so that = MANY people talking about him around the world bc he was generous with his time and his heart. He has 3 kids left behind and many of us want to give back the love and joy Warnie gave us. Showing what you love and miss about someone bc they passed completely unexpectedly, especially when not on home soil (where I think we all believe we might have been able to save him), is both and outpouring of what we wish we'd said to him while he was alive and a gesture comfort to his family. It's legitimate to grieve people you haven't met if you grew up watching them on your TV as kids/ teens/adults like everyone did with Bob Saget. They form part of your life and create bonds of friendship from family to strangers. His shortcomings were well talked about in his life (some true some false) so right now after his passing isn't really the time to repeat a laundry list is it? How does that help ease the families pain at this time? If there needs to be a lawsuit against his estate later then that can be done.