Shane Warne TV series garners criticism from fans, his relationship with Hurley in focus

Why you're reing this: TV series "Warnie," which delves into life of late Australian cricketer Shane Warne, premiered on Sunday, June 25. However, first episode has received significant backlash on social media because of a few scenes concerning his relationship with British actress Elizabeth Hurley. Warne died of a heart attack in March 2022 while vacationing in Thailand with his friends. 

3 things you need to kw

• Shane Warne died of a heart attack on March 4, 2022, while holidaying in Thailand
• A new miniseries has been released covering Warne's life outside of cricket
• series has received criticism over portrayal of Warne's relationship with Hurley

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Fans criticise 'Warnie' TV series

controversy surrounding series mainly stems from a scene featured in trailer. scene depicts Shane Warne in a hotel room with Elizabeth Hurley. portrayal of an intimate encounter between two has drawn criticism from fans of cricketer.

Warne's relationship with Hurley gained attention during ir time toger. After separating from his first wife Simone Callahan in 2005, Warne began dating Hurley in 2010, and y got engd following year. Although y ended ir romantic relationship in 2013, y remained friends, and Warne once referred to ir time toger as happiest period of his life.

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In March this year, Hurley paid tribute to Warne by sharing a selfie with her former fiance on social media, commemorating a year since his passing. release of "Warnie" has generated strong reactions, with critics expressing ir disapproval of show's content and its portrayal of Warne's love life.

Shane Warne's career

Shane Warne is widely regarded as one of greatest cricketers in history of sport. Kwn for his exceptional skill, he possessed ability to turn ball prodigiously, bamboozling batsmen with his deceptive deliveries. Warne's career spanned from 1992 to 2007, during which he achieved numerous records and accoles, including becoming highest wicket-taker for Australia in Test cricket.

While Warne faced occasional controversies off field, his contributions to cricket and his sheer mastery of spin bowling remain his enduring legacy. He has 708 wickets in Tests and 293 wickets ODIs. 

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