http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shane-Keith-Warne-c89672 expected to turn out for Melbourne Stars – Cricket News Update
Former Australian leg-spinner, Shane Warne is expected to turn out for Melbourne Stars in the upcoming KFC Big Bash League.
After months of speculation, The Age – Australia’s leading newspaper has reported that the spin wizard will be plying his trade with the Stars, who will play their home games at the MCG.
Although no official agreement is made, the 42-year-old likely to be available for all games as the player has no other commitments to adhere to, with the franchise playing their first match against Sydney Thunder on December 17.
His confirmation of playing in the Big Bash League is seen as perfect news for the organizers, who feels that his presence will enable them to attract large crowds. Earlier, the retired Aussie stated that he will definitely play in the tournament with the
main concern underlined was regarding which Melbourne team he will represent.
Stars and Renegades, the two home town teams have been battling for his signatures for a considerable amount of team and now the rumours suggest that Warny has finally made his decision to play for the Stars.
Warne’s manger, James Erskine outlined a few pros and cons, which influenced Warne’s decision to come out of retirement.
"He went out on the ultimate high in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, taking 700 wickets, winning the Ashes. He's as fit as he's ever been and he believes he is still one of the top spin bowlers in the world but he is 42 and realises if he plays there is a certain amount of hype
and media attention that comes with that," Erskine told The Age.
"One of the advantages would be that his kids are now old enough to watch him play which they might not have been before.”
The spin legend last competitive outing came earlier in the year when he turned out for the Indian Premier League outfit, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals. Since then he has been actively involved as a commentator for Channel Nine.
However, his fans will love to see him perform on the field of cricket; with the most awaited match will be the Melbourne derby, which will be staged in early January of next year.
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