Shane Warne joins MCC World Cricket committee
A new chapter has come in Shane Warne's life. The former Australian legend has been appointed to the World Cricket committee of MCC. The role is an important one as the MCC suggests changes to the game's laws. Warne, who has donned several hats after retiring from the sport, stated that he has plenty to offer. Here is more on Warne.
Warne replaces Marsh in the MCC committee
The 49-year-old Warne has replaced fellow Australian Rod Marsh, in the committee. Marsh stepped down after being a vital part of the committee since 2012. "It is an honor to have been asked to be a member of the MCC World Cricket committee," Warne said in his statement. Warne will hope to bring forward necessary inputs regarding the game.
It is an extremely exciting time for cricket: Warne
"It is an extremely exciting time for cricket and I hope that I will have plenty to offer in discussion and debate," said Warne. The leg-spinner picked up 708 wickets in 145 Tests.
What does the MCC do?
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) takes care of the laws and spirit in which the game should be conducted. The World Cricket committee of MCC was established in the year 2006 . Officials generally meet twice a year to discuss the issues surrounding the game. In August 2018, the MCC backed tougher sanctions for ball-tampering after the ICC proposed the same.
Gatting proud to welcome Warne
"We're delighted to welcome Shane on to the committee," said chairman Mike Gatting. The former England captain was famously dismissed off Warne's "ball of the century" in 1993. "Obviously his profile in the world game is as big as they come and, with his extensive experience, I am sure he will offer great insights into many different facets of the game," Mike added.
MCC World Cricket committee members
Mike Gatting (chairman), John Stephenson (MCC head of cricket), Shakib Al Hasan, Suzie Bates, Ian Bishop, Kumar Dharmasena, Sourav Ganguly, Tim May, Brendon McCullum, Ricky Ponting, Ramiz Raja, Kumar Sangakkara, Vince van der Bijl, Shane Warne.
