Shane Warne's life in pictures: From Victoria boy to Aussie 'Spin King'
Warney's life in pictures
The cricket legend grew up in Victoria and went on to play cricket for Australia at the highest level, taking more than 700 Test wickets and being regarded by many as the best ever.
Click through for some wonderful images from an incredible career.
Warne receives Lord's tribute
The memory of Shane Warne has continued to live on even months after the Australian cricket icon's tragic death.
In the first Test match played in the UK since his passing, play was paused after the 23rd over of Day 1 at Lord's.
Players from England and New Zealand lined up and took part in a 23-second round of applause to honour the fallen legend on June 2.
Warne played four of his 145 career Tests at Lord's, picking up 19 wickets at an average of 19.58.
Warney farewells MCG home
Shane Warne waves to the MCG crowd for the final time as he is chaired off by Andrew Symonds and Matthew Hayden after Australia won the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG on December 28, 2006.
Warne and his mates
From left to right: Justin Langer, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Matthew Hayden and Glenn McGrath of Australia celebrate in the changing rooms after the side's victory on day five of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Gabba on November 27, 2006.
Warne and the Aussies celebrate Ashes glory
Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne of Australia with the urn after securing a series win on day five of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England at the WACA on December 18, 2006.
Warne and McGrath
Legendary bowling duo Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne after day three of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG on December 28, 2006.
Warne and his beloved kids
Shane Warne plays with his children, Jackson and Brooke, after winning the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG in 2007.
Warne shatters Pom's stumps
Shane Warne bowls Marcus Trescothick of England for 55, during day three of the fifth Test in the 2005 Ashes.
Warne faces trial for use of banned substance
Shane Warne attends his trial with the Australian Cricket Board anti-doping panel in Melbourne, on February 22, 2003. Warne was suspended for twelve months from international, state, and any district cricket as a result of testing positive for a diuretic on January 22 that year, the day he announced his retirement from one-day cricket. (Photo by Getty Images)
Warne in India
Shane Warne watches as India pair VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid pile on the runs during a Test match at Eden Gardens in 2004.
