Tonight on 7NEWS – Steve Waugh opened up on Shane Warne in excerpts from the hour long special, Warnie, which premieres 7.30pm tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 March on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Steve Waugh:
“His legacy was that he drew people to watch cricket that would never consider doing it before.”
“I guess a lot of Australians saw a bit of themselves in that larrikin streak and they imagined that.. if they played for Australia, that’s how they’d want to play.”
The hour-long special showcases the highs and lows of one of Australia’s most famous cricketers, who built an extraordinary career both on and off the pitch. It includes must-see interviews from celebrities including former teammates and television personalities.
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Shane’s teammates, friends and fans share personal stories and detail the never-say-die attitude that changed the game of cricket forever.
Must-see interviews include:
- Glenn McGrath, a former teammate
- Matthew Hayden, former cricketer
- Justin Langer, former cricketer, and Australian Coach
- Merv Hughes, former cricketer
- Matt Comyn, Commonwealth Bank CEO
- Tracy Bevan, McGrath Foundation Director
- Mel McLaughlin, 7NEWS sports anchor
- Magda Szubanski, comedian and television personality
- Dannii Minogue, singer and television personality
Warnie premieres at 7.30pm tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 March on Channel 7 and 7plus.
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