Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says Shane Warne was a “once-in-a-century cricketer” as he led the tributes to the iconic leg-spinner who died on Friday aged 52.
Warne took 708 Test wickets, the second most of all time, in 145 matches across a stellar 15-year international career.
Known for his showmanship and charisma, Warne inspired a generation of fans and players alike.
“The game of cricket was never the same after Shane emerged,” said Cummins.
“And it will never be the same now he has gone. So many of us in the playing group grew up idolising him and fell in love with this great sport as a result. Rest in peace, King.”
Cummins added: “Shane was a once-in-a-century cricketer and his achievements will stand for all time, but apart from the wickets he took and the games he helped Australia win, what he did was draw so many people to the sport.
“Players all over the world owe him so much for what he has brought to cricket. He…
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