Shane Warne becomes first player to take 600 Test wickets on August 11, 2005: Watch

Shane Warne is regarded as one of best spinners to ever play game. leg spinner served as a crucial cog in Australia’s bowling attack for years. Shane Warne’s illustrious career brought him several team and personal accoles. On this day in 2005, Shane Warne became first bowler to take 600 Test wickets.

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Shane Warne wickets; he got his 600th wicket in Ashes 2005 Test

Shane Warne reached historic landmark on August 11 2005, at Old Trafford. On day 1 of third Test of Ashes 2005 series, Shane Warne dismissed England batsman Marcus Trescothick to reach 600 wickets. leg spinner achieved milestone in just 126 Test matches.

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Bowling from around wicket to left-hander, Warne’s 600th wicket was a scrappy one. With Trescothick looking to sweep ball, batsman mishit his shot, with ball hitting back of his bat. After that, ball hit wicketkeeper am Gilchrist’s thigh, following which Australian mand to take a scrappy catch to get Shane Warne his 600th wicket.

Warne ball of century and his 600th wicket came at same venue

While his 600th wicket at Old Trafford was a scrappy one, ar one of Warne wickets taken at venue is widely regarded as ball of century. On his Ashes debut in 1993, Shane Warne bowled an unbelievable delivery to batsman Mike Gatting. Pitching way outside leg, ball turned a long way to clip off stump, completely bamboozling batsman. iconic delivery was later hailed as ‘Warne ball of century.’

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Warne wickets tally

Shane Warne has several records to his name, with his numbers speaking for mselves. Australian finished his career with 1001 international wickets. In Test cricket, leg spinner was first bowler in its history to reach 600 and 700 Test wicket milestones. player also took 37 five-wicket halls and an impressive ten 10 wicket halls in Tests cricket.

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How much is Shane Warne net worth?

Throughout his career and even after his retirement, Shane Warne has seen his net worth grow over years. With help of salary earnings and brand endorsements, Shane Warne has a net worth of around $50 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. player recently launched his own fragrance brand as well.

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