Australian leg-spinner Alana King on Saturday paid tribute to the late Shane Warne after her team led her team to a 12-run win over England in the opening match of the Women’s World Cup as the six-time winner defeated the defending champions.
One of the greatest bowlers of all time, Warne died on Friday of a heart attack while on vacation in Thailand and has been a major inspiration for King, who took three wickets in Australia’s win over England.
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“That was the big reason I picked up the leg spin and stuck to it,” King said.
“I didn’t know what I was getting myself into because leg spin is a very tough job, but it has inspired not only me but a lot of players around the world to do great things that we do.”
King, who was in the stands at the MCG when Warne claimed his 700th Test wicket in 2006, paid tribute on the pitch with the dismissal of Tammy Beaumont, with a delivery that was reminiscent of his hero. Was.
“It was also very sad for Australian cricket with the passing of Rod Marsh,” King said. “The girls dealt with it their own way and we knew what we would do if we put our best foot forward” Those boys are so proud of the above.”
“He’s definitely been a big influence, even his commentary that I heard … He was just a great thinker of the game and I’ve tried to learn from him. He was a great competitor. He never gave up and he always fought till the end and I hope I have contributed a little bit and I will never give up when I am bowling.
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