IPL 2022: Shane Warne State Funeral – Shane Watson, former Australian cricketer and currently the assistant coach of Delhi Capitals, has opened up on not being able to attend Shane Warne’s state funeral on March 30. Follow GT vs DC & IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN.
Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne departed for heavenly abode on March 4, after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest whilst being on a vacation at Thailand’s Koh Samui. A state memorial service has been organized for one of the most prominent servants of the game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, but because of his IPL commitments, Watson will not be able to attend the event.
IPL 2022: Emotional Shane Watson to miss Shane Warne’s state funeral, says ‘Warney would have wanted us to do what we love’
“I know Warney would have wanted us to do what we love and get out there make the most of the days we have on this planet.”
Deeply saddened by their demise earlier this month, @ShaneRWatson33 remembers mentors and friends, Rod Marsh and Shane Warne fondly.
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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 29, 2022
IPL 2022: Emotional Shane Watson to miss Shane Warne’s state funeral, says ‘Warney would have wanted us to do what we love’
Shane Warner State Funeral – However, he has said that his friend-cum-mentor Warne would have preferred him to do the same, as he wanted people to do what they love. “I know Warney would have wanted us to do what we love and get out there make the most of the days we have on this planet,” Watson told DC TV.
“It has probably been the saddest couple of weeks in my life. Two of my greatest mentors and great friends, Rod Marsh and Shane Warne passed away just about on the same day. It has been a really tough sort of time to get my head around. I was fortunate enough, thanks to Delhi and Ricky (Ponting) for giving me a chance to go to Rod Marsh’s funeral,” he further added.
IPL 2022: Emotional Shane Watson to miss Shane Warne’s state funeral, says ‘Warney would have wanted us to do what we love’
IPL 2022: Emotional Shane Watson to miss Shane Warne’s state funeral, says ‘Warney would have wanted us to do what we love’
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals started their IPL 2022 in spectacular fashion. Despite missing seven international stars, Rishabh Pant’s team handed Mumbai Indians a four-wicket defeat.
IPL 2022: Emotional Shane Watson to miss Shane Warne’s state funeral, says ‘Warney would have wanted us to do what we love’
