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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Keith Hamer & Mark Donlon

AP McCoy pays tribute to Shane Warne as cricket star passes aged 52

The shock death of Australian cricketing great Shane Warne at the age of 52 had racing officials at Ascot recalling fond memories of his visits to the track.

The second highest wicket-taker of all time is still remembered for his attendance at the Shergar Cup in 2004.

He captained the Rest of the World team that included Frankie Dettori and Gerald Mosse to victory over Great Britain and Ireland and helped promote the competition that was at the time in its early days.

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