Shane Warne (Cricketer) Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Affairs, Biography & More
Bio | |
Real Name | Shane Keith Warne |
Nickname | Warney, Warner and Hollywood |
Profession | Former Australian Cricketer![]() |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 0” |
Weight | in Kilograms- 85 kg in Pounds- 187 lbs |
Body Measurements | - Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 30 inches - Biceps: 14 Inches |
Eye Colour | Light Grey |
Hair Colour | Blonde |
Cricket | |
International Debut | ODI- 24 March 1993 against New Zealand at Wellington Test- 2 January 1992 against India at Sydney |
Jersey Number | #23 (Australia) #23 (Victoria, Hampshire, Rajasthan Royals, Melbourne Stars and Warne's Warriors) |
Domestic/State Team | Victoria, Hampshire, Rajasthan Royals, Melbourne Stars and Warne's Warriors |
Nature on field | Very Aggressive |
Likes to play against | England |
Favourite Ball | Leg Spin |
Records (main ones) | • Most wickets in a calendar year with 96 wickets • Only bowler along with Muttaih Muralitharan (SL) to have taken more than 700 Test wickets with 708 • Took a total of 205 catches in his Test and ODI career • Took 293 wickets in ODIs |
Career Turning Point | His "Ball of the Century" against England's Mike Gatting in 1993 |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 13 September 1969 |
Age (as in 2017) | 48 Years |
Birth Place | Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
Nationality | Australian |
Hometown | Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia |
School | Hampton High School, Melbourne Mentone Grammar School, Melbourne |
College | University of Melbourne, Melbourne |
Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
Family | Father- Keith Warne Mother- Bridgette Warne Brothers- Jason Warne (Younger) Sisters- N/A ![]() |
Coach/Mentor | Jack Potter and Terry Jenner |
Religion | Christian |
Address | Melbourne, Australia |
Hobbies | Shooting, playing guitar and xbox |
Controversies | • In 2003, he was tested positive for a banned substance prior to the World Cup opener against Pakistan, and was later banned for 1 year. • In 2013, he was fined $4500 and banned for a match for his obscene language and inappropriate physical contact with Marlon Samuels (WI) and showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during a Big Bash League Match. • When he was playing for Hampshire in 2000, he was alleged of sending lewd text messages to an English nurse. •In 2006, his nude picture with two 25-year-old models during a county match created a havoc, as after it his wife, Simone filed for divorce. |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Cricketer | Batsman : Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara Bowler : Muttiah Muralitharan, Yasir Shah |
Favourite Cricket Ground | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
Favourite Footballer | Lionel Messi |
Favourite Food | Spaghetti Bolognese pizza and beer |
Favourite Musician | Death Metal |
Favourite Destination | London |
Girls, Family & More | |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Elizabeth Hurley (Actress)![]() |
Wife | Simone Callahan (1995–2005)![]() |
Children | Daughter- Brooke Son- Summer and Jackson ![]() |
Money Factor | |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth | $50 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shane Warne
- Does Shane Warne smoke?: Yes
- Does Shane Warne alcohol?: Yes
- Warne as a kid could hardly land the ball on the pitch and preferred to bat instead.
- In 1993, his ball to England’s Mike Gatting at the Ashes Test series in England is called the “Ball of the Century. “
- He once said that he used to see nightmares and in his dreams, Sachin smashed his bowling, after Sachin scored lots of runs against him.
- For a long period of time he and his fellow cricketer Adam Gilchrist never really got along, but stepped aside from their differences for the team.
- Under his captaincy, Rajasthan Royals became the first team to win IPL tournament in 2008.
- In 2005, he was named Wisden Leading Cricketer for his performance in 2004.
- In 1998, he and Mark Waugh were fined for taking money from a bookmaker for giving information about pitch and weather conditions.
- Mark Waugh was his favourite teammate.
- His average against India was below his standards with around 47.
- His book “Shane Warne: My Own Story” and “Warne: The Official Illustrated Career”, were both among bestsellers.
- Before India Vs England’s match at the World Cup 2011, he tweeted “My prediction, a tie”, and it later proved to be a tie match.
- In 2004, he launched “Shane Warne Foundation” which helps seriously ill and underprivileged children.