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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
Sport
Richard Forrester

Finding love with cricket, the West Country and cider: The story of Shane Warne's Bristol summer

Shane Warne's six months in Bristol was renowned for two reasons, it helped him on his journey to becoming a sporting great, affirming his love for cricket after teenage sporting heartbreak, and also introduced him to cider.

The King of Spin tragically died last week at the age of 52 while on holiday in Thailand, a life lived to the fullest throughout his remarkable career; 708 Test wickets is the second most of all-time, he boasts the most Ashes wickets with 195 and has the most wickets in a calendar year during 2005 with 96 from 15 matches.

But he was much more than just a cricket legend. He was a role model, idolised around the world and particularly left a lasting impression with the people who were lucky enough to meet him during his time in the West Country.

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