Shane Warne: ‘Greatest bowler ever born’: Pat Cummins leads tributes to Shane Warne on late legend’s birthday



Shane Warne‘s 55th birthday was marked by heartfelt tributes from the cricketing community.
Pat Cummins, Australia’s Test captain, honored Warne by reciting a poem titled “Lightning in a Bottle: An Ode to Shane Warne,” written by Adam Burnett in 2022. Cricket Australia shared a video of the reading, highlighting Warne’s impact both on and off the field.
Cummins’ recitation emphasized Warne’s skills and influence.”Lightning in a bottle” resonated with many for capturing Warne’s exceptional abilities and charisma. The poem depicted Warne not only as a talented cricketer but also as a captivating personality who left a lasting mark on the game.

Fans globally remembered Warne’s memorable moments, including the renowned “Ball of the Century” against Mike Gatting in 1993.
Cummins’ tribute also reignited the memory of a video by the ICC where Nasser Hussain paid homage to Warne through a rendition of Rudyard Kipling‘s “If.”

Warne’s son posted a picture with his father on social media, captioning it, “Happy birthday dad @shanewarne23 #55.”

Born on September 13, 1969, Warne passed away in 2022. He is celebrated as one of the greatest cricketers, renowned for revolutionizing leg-spin bowling. During his career from 1992 to 2007, Warne took 708 Test wickets. His legacy remains significant in cricket despite his controversial personal life.