In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by Newslaundry’s Anand Vardhan to pay tribute to Shane Warne, the ‘king of spin’.
They talk about Warne’s debut, the ball of the century, his mentor Terry Jenner, his most memorable spells, 700th wicket, the controversies around him, and more. They also discuss the encounters between Tendulkar and Warne. Anand says Warne had already been neutralised by openers before facing Tendulkar. “He didn't carry his greatness too seriously and he wore it very lightly on his shoulders and that gave him a box-office element.”
As the conversation moves to Warne’s controversies, Aniketh says that “no one is black or white. Everyone here has aspects of life…and once you become a public figure, these things come out.” Aniketh mentions that he envied Adam Gilchrist’s position just because he had the best seat in the house to see Warne bowl. Gowtham adds that Warne never shirked or moved away from any challenge.
When they speak about the ball of the century and Mike Gatting’s dismissal, Anand says, “How good a ball looks ultimately depends on how badly it was played.”
The episode ends with their favourite king of spin moments, and Warne’s favourite Bruce Springsteen song Thunder Road.
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Timecodes
00:01 - Introduction
02:02 - Earliest memories
12:22 - TJ Jenner
15:18 - Warne vs Tendulkar
18:48 - Ball of the century
27:39 - Warne’s flippers
38:20 - Australia vs South Africa 2nd SF 1999
48:35 - IPL moments
1:16:41 - Recommendations
References
The French Revolution as It Appeared to Enthusiasts at Its Commencement by William Wordsworth
Shane Warne sets up Daryll Cullinan with a classic flipper
Australia Vs South Africa 1999 WC Match Highlights
Recommendations
Anand
No Spin: My Autobiography by Shane Warne
Shane Warne gave us so much and he had so much more to give
Gowtham
Shane Warne: The spin legend who inspired millions to ‘rip it like Shane’
Three balls of magic: the Shane Warne surprise
Aniketh
Shane Warne: a life in pictures
Leg Spin Masterclass with Shane Warne and Rashid Khan
Shane Warne gives a Masterclass on leg spin bowling
Produced and edited by Jude Weston.
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