Warne could consider Test return

Shane Warne could be back. Wearing the Baggy Green that is, after he hinted at a dramatic return to international cricket...

Shane Warne could be back. Wearing the Baggy Green that is, after he hinted at a dramatic return to international cricket for the next Ashes series if Australia8217;s problems in finding a world-class spinner persisted, reported the Herald Sun. Warne retired from internationals last January after the final Test against England in Sydney, and earlier this year ended his first-class career with Hampshire.

However, the leggie has outshone every other captain in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals, leading in the wickets tally too, averaging 18.78.

8220;If Australia really needed me and there was no one else around, and Ricky thought I could do the job, you would weigh up the options,8221; Warne told the Herald Sun. 8220;If Stuey MacGill fell over and broke his leg, and there were no other spinners around, and Ricky came out and said, 8216;Mate, can you please help us out for this one-off tour? We need you8217;, that is something I would weigh up,8221; he said.

Warne was confident he could still walk into the side as the No 1 spinner, and added, 8220;I would still love to be playing international cricket, and miss it because I devoted 20 years to first-class cricket.8221;

8220;It is a big part of my life. The reason I retired was to spend time with my kids. I was also sick of international touring here and there and everywhere, other commitments, and team meetings. If you could just turn up and play Test cricket, that would be cool. I would definitely consider that. At this stage, it is a fairytale.8221;

Injuries kept MacGill out for majority of 2007-08, while Brad Hogg never really impressed, and has now also quit international cricket, while the domestic cupboard isn8217;t overflowing with spin talent. MacGill has been recalled for the current tour of West Indies while Beau Casson, the New South Wales left-arm wrist spinner, has been handed his first senior call-up. But Warne said if Ricky Ponting became desperate ahead of next year8217;s Ashes in England, he would seriously consider coming out of retirement.