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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.
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.
