More than just a great bowler. Matthew Grose explains why Shane Warne was a rare breed

The cricketer Shane Warne died on 04 March. In his honour a state memorial service took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on March 30. The public was able to pay their respects to a great cricketer. But to the Australian people Shane Warne seemed to represent more than a brilliant cricketer.

What made Shane Warne a cricket genius? Source: Getty Images

Matthew Grose teaches Indonesian language at Williamstown High School.  Matthew is also coach of the Yarraville Cricket team.  He explains to Sri Dean the enormous appeal of Shane Warne as a uniquely skilled cricketer and why he was a person that so many people could relate to.

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Warne lived a colourful life but people seemed willing to forgive and forget his indiscretions. Source: Jack Thomas/Getty Images for The Hundred