7 Mar 2022

Paying tribute to Shane Warne

From Afternoons, 1:23 pm on 7 March 2022

The world is still in shock from the sudden death of cricketing legend, Australian Shane Warne. 

There's been a huge outpouring of emotion in Australia at his death, aged 52, while he was on a holiday in Thailand. 

Comedian, Ben Hurley, played against Shane Warne at a Christchurch earthquake charity match in 2011 and talks to Jesse about his talent, humour and human touch. 

Shane Warne waves to the crowds after Australia defeated England on the final day of the fifth Test Match at the Oval August 2001.

Shane Warne waves to the crowds after Australia defeated England on the final day of the fifth Test Match at the Oval August 2001. Photo: AFP / FILE

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