Former Australia captain Steve Waugh:
He was a resilient, courageous and tough opponent. Warnie was always a match winner because he had a great repertoire and a sense for the occasion. The greater the stakes the better the performance."
Image: Then Australia captain Steve Waugh (right) holds the ICC Test Championship Trophy with Shane Warne on the eve of the first Ashes Test, July 4, 2001.
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