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News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
On This Day In 1993: Shane Warne Stuns Cricket World With 'Ball Of The Century'
Last Updated: On this day in 1993: Shane Warne bowled the "ball of the century" to dismiss Mike Gatting in the Ashes, marking a turning point in his career. On This Day In 1993: Spin wizard Shane Warne 's legendary career was glittered with some of the most awe-inspiring moments on the field. From his mesmerising leg-spinners to the straight-going flippers, Warne brought many tricks to the fore and left many batters perplexed during his heyday. But the moment that came to define him was reserved for England stalwart Mike Gatting on this day in 1993. Playing his first ever Ashes, the then 23-year-old Warne unfurled perhaps the greatest trick up his sleeve, the delivery that later came to be known as the 'ball of the century'. Less than a year after an unimpressive initiation in Test cricket, Warne turned his fortunes and became an overnight sensation with a leg-spinner that made even the experienced Gatting look clueless for how sharply it went past his outside edge. The dream delivery from the magician came in the first innings on Day 2 in the Manchester Test, carrying the most perfect revs, drift, dip and vicious turn. The ball from over-the-wicket deviated a long way after pitching leg-stump and rushed past Gatting's outside edge to hit the top of his off-stump. The moment the bails were dislodged, Warne roared amidst a jam-packed Old Trafford crowd while Gatting stood still in disbelief, unable to truly grasp what had happened. Warne's Gatting dismissal made waves and kicked off his love affair with English soil where he dismantled the hosts many times in Ashes contests during his career. The charismatic cricketer bagged the 'Player of the Match' award in his very first away Ashes Test with figures of 4/51 and 4/86 in Australia's massive win. Warne went on to take a glorious 708 Test wickets, the second highest by a spinner in Tests, including a stellar 129 scalps in England at an average of 21.94 with 8 five-wicket hauls. On the 28th anniversary of the famous ball of the century, Warne had hailed it as a moment that changed his life and pulled Gatting's leg, saying Thank you for missing it completely. 'This day changed my life 28 years ago (1993). I was just 23 years old and playing in my first ever #ashes series & this was my first ball. Still can't believe it happened. Thanks for missing it Mr Gatting & making this ball become what is now known as the #ballofthecentury hahaha," the legend wrote in an Instagram post back in 2021. First Published: June 04, 2025, 07:10 IST
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MK Dons sign Derby winger Mendez-Laing
MK Dons have signed winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing from Derby County on a permanent contract. The 33-year-old will reunite with his former Rams boss Paul Warne at Stadium MK after three seasons with Derby. Mendez-Laing arrived at Pride Park from Sheffield Wednesday in July 2022 and helped the Rams win promotion to the Championship two seasons ago. The Guatemala international played 41 times this term as Derby, under John Eustace for the last 14 games of the season following Warne's sacking, and helped the club avoid relegation back to League One with a final-day draw against Stoke City. The length of Mendez-Laing's deal has not been disclosed. New boss Warne sees MK Dons potential Lewington stays with Dons in development role MK Dons appoint Warne as new manager Warne, 51, was named as Scott Lindsey's replacement as head coach in April. He was unbeaten in his four games at the end of the season as the club finished 19th in League Two, 10 points above the relegation zone. "I'm buzzing, happy to finally get this deal done It's a project that I'm really excited about, and I can't wait to get going," Mendez-Laing said. "I've always kept in touch with the gaffer, he's someone I highly respect. "When the conversation happened, there was instant interest from my side. He's a great and honest man." Mendez-Laing made 145 appearances during his time with Derby and scored 21 goals.
IOL News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cricket and controversy: Six players caught in substance scandals
Proteas paceman Kagiso Rabada is serving a provision suspension after testing positive for a "recreational drug". Photo: AFP Image: AFP The world of sport has seen its fair share of athletes fall foul of banned substances, and cricket is no exception. Over the years, several prominent cricketers have found themselves embroiled in drug scandals — whether performance-enhancing or recreational. With Kagiso Rabada admitting this past weekend to using a banned substance after a filled drug test, we look at six other players who've made headlines for the wrong reasons in recent memory. Kagiso Rabada Admittedly, the 29-year-old's recent indiscretion doesn't seem as serious as what will follow below, but it will unfortunately damage his brand regardless. KG is arguably South Africa's most prolific bowler of the modern era. The Proteas paceman, who has taken 327 Test wickets and 168 in ODIs since his 2015 debut, returned early from the IPL citing "personal reasons". It later emerged that he had tested positive for a "recreational drug" and was serving a provisional suspension. There has been a continued downgrading of the words used to describe the drug since, while Rabada apologised publicly on Saturday. It is hoped he will return in time for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's in June. 'I'm looking forward to returning to the game I love,' Rabada said, in a statement this past weekend. Shane Warne Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Warne's illustrious career was not without controversy. In his 2022 documentary Shane, the legendary leg-spinner opened up about his excessive alcohol consumption but denied using illicit drugs. However, on the eve of the 2003 Cricket World Cup, Warne tested positive for Moduretic — a diuretic often used to mask banned substances. Warne claimed it had been given to him by his mother to help him lose weight. Despite his explanation, he received a 12-month ban from international cricket. Shoaib Akhtar Known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' Akhtar was arguably the fastest bowler of his generation. However, his career was also punctuated by controversy. In 2006, Akhtar tested positive for the anabolic steroid Nandrolone, which mimics testosterone to promote muscle growth and enhance performance. He was banned for a year and made his return in 2007 with a four-wicket haul against South Africa. Former Indian player Yusuf Pathan. Photo: AFP Image: AFP Yusuf Pathan Former Indian cricketer Pathan's career took a hit in 2018 when he was handed a five-month suspension by the BCCI. Pathan claimed the banned substance detected in his system was due to medication he was taking for a respiratory infection. 'The prohibited substance was detected in my sample because of a medicine I was taking for a throat infection,' he explained, vowing to be more cautious in the future. Since retiring from cricket, Pathan has turned his attention to politics, joining the All India Trinamool Congress. Alex Hales Already under the microscope after the 2017 Bristol incident that also involved Ben Stokes, Hales found himself in further trouble in 2019. The right-handed opener tested positive for the recreation drug cocaine. It was his second offence, and under ECB rules, he was subject to a three-week ban and a 5% salary fine. Hales missed both the 2019 Ashes and the Cricket World Cup. Although he eventually returned to the game, his relationship with the ECB never fully recovered. He retired from international cricket in 2023.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'He's ridiculously humble' - Warne lauds retiring Lewington
Dean Lewington played in the Dons' first game in Milton Keynes, against Barnsley in August 2004 [Getty Images] New MK Dons boss Paul Warne has paid tribute to Dean Lewington ahead of what may be the veteran defender's final game for the club. Lewington, 41, began his career with Wimbledon FC and stayed with them when they made the move to Milton Keynes in 2004. Advertisement He has confirmed that he will retire from playing at the end of the season and Saturday's home game against Grimsby Town has been named Dean Lewington Day as a show of respect. "He's like the MK Dons Ryan Giggs. I played about 500 games which I'm quite boasty about because I think that's impressive.... but to play nearly double that, to have the physical resilience for that is amazing, the way the modern game is," Warne told the club website. "I've seen him in team meetings and I've seen him out on the training pitch talking to the younger lads and telling them where they should be - his appetite for the game is impressive and that's possibly why he's played so many games. "He is so humble, ridiculously humble, which is a really impressive trait. If he were my son, I'd be very proud of him as a player and a human being. He's the perfect person you want in the dressing room." Advertisement Lewington was involved in many of the club's biggest moments, winning the EFL Trophy at Wembley in 2008, beating Manchester United 4-0 in the League Cup in 2014 and winning promotion to the Championship in 2015. "It's unique that every team photo (at the stadium) has got him on. And he's the easiest one to find. When I walk down the steps, there he is, it's not like 'Where's Wally?' where it's really tricky. 'Where's Dean?' is really an easy game to play," joked Warne, who was appointed on 15 April. "He will definitely, when he passes away, be in a vinegar jar somewhere as a freak of nature." Lewington last played in a 3-2 win over Cheltenham in November, but if he is involved against Grimsby, it will be his 916th game for the Dons, having broken John Trollope's 40-year record for the most league appearances for a single club in the EFL in 2023. Advertisement "It feels a bit surreal; it doesn't really feel like it's the end," he told BBC Three Counties Radio. "I'm not ready. I don't think you ever will be if you love something that has brought you so much joy and happiness and you still enjoy doing it; you never want to stop. "But obviously everything has a time and a place and I know it is time to stop, but my heart is not quite ready yet." He has been named interim boss on three occasions when previous managers left Stadium: MK but was not asked to do the job again when Warne's predecessor Scott Lindsey was sacked in January. Advertisement Only Peter Shilton, Tony Ford, Graham Alexander and Terry Paine have played more senior games in English football. But Lewington said: "Records ultimately are meaningless, it's just a list that you're top of. "The end of my career is going to feel different because it means so much to me, it's my life and it's going to affect me a little bit differently, but hopefully I'll be alright." He has only played nine games this season and said he felt as "distant" from the rest of the team as he has ever done despite being involved in training. "I've not been involved in the squad, not been to half the games, so it's been a really weird season for me," he continued. Advertisement "Even back at the start of the season, I probably knew this would be the last one but I was hoping the team would do well and it might end with a promotion, or at Wembley, something quite nice. "It's been a disappointing season for everyone concerned and hopefully they have made the change now (by bringing in Paul Warne) that will be in place for two or three years and they can have a bit of stability. "We may have hit rock bottom and hopefully now, this is the start of a comeback." Mk Dons are 18th in League Two, having lost in the play-offs last season, and following the game against Grimsby, they will end the campaign with a trip to Swindon Town on 3 May.
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'He's ridiculously humble' - Warne lauds retiring Lewington
New MK Dons boss Paul Warne has paid tribute to Dean Lewington ahead of what may be the veteran defender's final game for the 41, began his career with Wimbledon FC and stayed with them when they made the move to Milton Keynes in has confirmed that he will retire from playing at the end of the season and Saturday's home game against Grimsby Town has been named Dean Lewington Day as a show of respect."He's like the MK Dons Ryan Giggs. I played about 500 games which I'm quite boasty about because I think that's impressive.... but to play nearly double that, to have the physical resilience for that is amazing, the way the modern game is," Warne told the club website, external."I've seen him in team meetings and I've seen him out on the training pitch talking to the younger lads and telling them where they should be - his appetite for the game is impressive and that's possibly why he's played so many games."He is so humble, ridiculously humble, which is a really impressive trait. If he were my son, I'd be very proud of him as a player and a human being. He's the perfect person you want in the dressing room."Lewington was involved in many of the club's biggest moments, winning the EFL Trophy at Wembley in 2008, beating Manchester United 4-0 in the League Cup in 2014 and winning promotion to the Championship in 2015."It's unique that every team photo (at the stadium) has got him on. And he's the easiest one to find. When I walk down the steps, there he is, it's not like 'Where's Wally?' where it's really tricky. 'Where's Dean?' is really an easy game to play," joked Warne, who was appointed on 15 April. "He will definitely, when he passes away, be in a vinegar jar somewhere as a freak of nature." Lewington last played in a 3-2 win over Cheltenham in November, but if he is involved against Grimsby, it will be his 916th game for the Dons, having broken John Trollope's 40-year record for the most league appearances for a single club in the EFL in 2023. "It feels a bit surreal; it doesn't really feel like it's the end," he told BBC Three Counties Radio."I'm not ready. I don't think you ever will be if you love something that has brought you so much joy and happiness and you still enjoy doing it; you never want to stop."But obviously everything has a time and a place and I know it is time to stop, but my heart is not quite ready yet."He has been named interim boss on three occasions when previous managers left Stadium: MK but was not asked to do the job again when Warne's predecessor Scott Lindsey was sacked in Peter Shilton, Tony Ford, Graham Alexander and Terry Paine have played more senior games in English Lewington said: "Records ultimately are meaningless, it's just a list that you're top of."The end of my career is going to feel different because it means so much to me, it's my life and it's going to affect me a little bit differently, but hopefully I'll be alright."He has only played nine games this season and said he felt as "distant" from the rest of the team as he has ever done despite being involved in training."I've not been involved in the squad, not been to half the games, so it's been a really weird season for me," he continued."Even back at the start of the season, I probably knew this would be the last one but I was hoping the team would do well and it might end with a promotion, or at Wembley, something quite nice."It's been a disappointing season for everyone concerned and hopefully they have made the change now (by bringing in Paul Warne) that will be in place for two or three years and they can have a bit of stability."We may have hit rock bottom and hopefully now, this is the start of a comeback." Mk Dons are 18th in League Two, having lost in the play-offs last season, and following the game against Grimsby, they will end the campaign with a trip to Swindon Town on 3 May.
