Australia's famous player Shane Warne, who passed away in March 2022, was associated with which of the following sports?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)

Sol.
Shane Warne was a legendary Australian cricketer renowned for his exceptional skills as a leg-spin bowler. He is widely considered one of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket. Warne made his debut for Australia in 1992 and quickly became a global sensation due to his ability to turn the ball sharply and deceive even the best batsmen. One of his most iconic deliveries, known as the "Ball of the Century," bowled England's Mike Gatting in 1993 and showcased his immense talent.

Warne's cricket career spanned 15 years, during which he took 708 wickets in Test matches, making him one of the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history at the time of his retirement. He was also instrumental in Australia's dominance in world cricket during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Warne passed away in March 2022 due to a suspected heart attack while vacationing in Thailand, which shocked the cricketing world and his fans.

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1. Shane Warne was born on 13 September 1969 in Victoria, Australia.

2. He was a key figure in Australia's 1999 World Cup winning team.

3. Warne was the first bowler to reach 600 Test wickets.

4. He was named one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Century.

5. After retirement, Warne worked as a commentator and cricket analyst.

6. He also captained and coached Rajasthan Royals to victory in the inaugural IPL (2008).

7. A state funeral was held for him at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).