Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne is well-known as an Australian cricket pundit. He is also a former international cricketer who captained Australia in One Day Internationals (ODI). Australia must be privileged to have one of the greatest blowers in the game’s history.
He has accomplished a lot in sports, including being selected as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1994. In 2000, he was named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century by a panel of cricket experts. He formally retired from cricket in July 2013.
Check out the 36 quotes from cricket legend Shane Warne that will motivate you to win at any cost.
“Cricket is a basic game to me.”
“Keep things simple and go out to play.”“I’ve slept with a couple of people, made some bad decisions, and jeopardized what I was satisfied with, and it’s all my own.”
There’s no one else to blame for that.”“I believe that when two people come together, their history is their past.
Their reputations are just that: reputations.
You can only take someone at face value if you find them that way.
I believe that was how we both were.”“Almost every player in Australia’s entire desire and ambition is to play for Australia.”
This is why they play first-class cricket.
It’s just a different mindset.”“We just have to be careful – with all sports, let alone cricket – I believe there’s so much emphasis on always doing the right thing, but I think the public wants to be amused when they come to watch sport.”
“It’s a fantastic feeling to be in love with someone.”
“I can assure you that I have not undergone any surgical procedures or had a facelift.”
Shane Warne Quote #8 of 36
“I believe that when two people come together, their history is their past.
Their reputations are just that: reputations.
You can only take someone at face value if you find them that way.”“The difficulty is that there’s still a big kid inside me who enjoys having fun.”
I love cricket and my family, but I’m also a child, and perhaps I need to mature…
And perhaps I don’t.”“All of my coaches say I’ve been underachieving.”
“Four hundred wickets is 400 more than I expected.”
“I’ve been trying to lose weight for two or three months and it’s been going pretty well.”
I’ve been in the greatest shape I’ve been in a long time in the previous 6-12 months.”“I just play because I enjoy it, and I aim to get as many wickets as I can.”
“I believe my appearance, the way I play – you combine all of that, and it makes people interested in what I do.”
So, when things happen off the field…
“I’m guessing it’s one of those cocktail mixtures.”“I believe we have the upper hand on South Africa, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t a good squad.”
Many teams are intimidated by them, but we are intimidated by them.
There is no disrespect intended for South Africa; they are an excellent team.”“It was bloody difficult to be followed all the time.”
“My life was going apart, and then I came out to play and had my finest ever performance – 40 wickets, 250 runs…
But the only reason I could do that was because of how I thought, and I consider myself to be mentally powerful.
I believe I am strong enough to overcome whatever it is.”“My only issue is the concern that other bowlers will try for my fingers, which is why I was afraid of the short ball.”
Now I’m having trouble with the ball pitching up and swinging away.
“I keep stealing that one.”“The first step is to be patient, which is arguably the most difficult thing to do.
Don’t worry if guys are whacking you out of the park; you’ll get another chance next ball, even if it’s not the same ball.”“I lost weight because I looked at the international schedule and decided I wanted to play for another two years.”
It’s a pretty demanding schedule, and if I want to get through it, I need to be in the greatest shape possible.”“The majority of the wickets I’ve played on during my career have been designed to accommodate fast bowlers in Australia.”
“We did well in Kenya.”
We didn’t lose a game, and we twice bowled Pakistan out for 100.
For this event, we don’t need to modify much.”“The general audience wants to see people play exciting cricket.”
“I also believe that there are too many players who give the same dull replies; they don’t even have to show up to interviews because journalists answer their questions the way they ask them.”
Unfortunately, players are now so hesitant to say anything, but I’d prefer them to be honest.”“With Australians, we say we’re going to win before we start playing and we pretty much stick to it.”
“The IPL is just pure, incredible energy.”
You don’t need everything else.
In international cricket, I don’t believe in coaches.”“In England, there are a lot more tabloids that prefer to report on various aspects of your life, some of which are genuine and some of which are exaggerated and inaccurate.”
People have claimed to have seen me in one location while I was not even in that city at the time.
The Australian press is harsher and more moralistic.”“I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished in cricket because I never thought I was good enough.”
“You can’t afford to live a life full of regrets.”
“People make errors, and I’m sure I’ve made a few more than others, but mine are also a little more public.”
That’s how it is.
You just have to get on with your life.
After all, this isn’t a dress rehearsal.”“I’ve always tried to move on from disappointments as quickly as possible.”
“If you ask anyone around the cricket grounds, they will tell you that I usually sign a lot of autographs, thank the women for lunch, and try to behave properly.”
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“You can bet I’m no dummy, mate.”
“I still eat pizzas, pies, and have spaghetti hoops for breakfast… but in moderation now.”
“I owe it to my children to be physically and mentally fit.”
“I’m in better shape than I’ve ever been, I’m truly extremely healthy, and I’m pleased.”
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