Today commemorates the solemn anniversary of Aussie great Shane Warne's demise. As admirers worldwide reflect on his illustrious career, here's a look at his controversies
Controversial life
During Australia's 1994 tour of Sri Lanka, Shane Warne and teammate Mark Waugh found themselves embroiled in a scandal when they confessed to providing pitch and weather information to a bookie.
Contact with Bookies
Warne's had once tested +ve for a banned substance just prior to the 2003 ODI WC. He contended it was a "fluid tablet" for cosmetic purposes.
Banned Substance
Warne's personal life was plagued by issues of infidelity. His marriage to Simone Callahan crumbled amid reports of extramarital affairs, notably with actress Liz Hurley
Infidelity
In 2000, Warne faced backlash after engaging in explicit messaging with a British nurse while being married. This controversy led to him being stripped of his vice-captaincy for Australia
Explicit Messaging
Warne didn't hesitate to criticize fellow cricketers openly. He publicly rebuked Ricky Ponting for his leadership and alleged envy towards Michael Clarke, exacerbating internal team conflicts.
Team Criticism
Warne was accused of propositioning British woman Laura Sayers for a foursome involving Kevin Pietersen, demonstrating a pattern of scandalous behavior