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

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

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.

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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