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Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
How releasing his father's soul left British journalist high as a kite: ROLAND WHITE reviews Amol Rajan Goes To The Ganges
Television people famously worry about working with children and animals. But that's nothing compared with the dangers of a presenter's mum loose in front of the camera. Minutes into Amol Rajan Goes To The Ganges (BBC1), his mother was gleefully recalling: 'You were very chubby, Amol. Pleasantly plump, I would say.' Thanks, Mum. As a child, Amol's role models were all white: people like cricketer Shane Warne and philosopher Bertrand Russell. (Oh come on, which teenager doesn't have a picture of Bertrand on their bedroom wall?) The only Indian who inspired him was his father, a bank official who died three years ago. Since then, the Radio 4 Today presenter and University Challenge host hasn't been quite the same: 'I've been in a bit of a funk.' In part to heal his grief, but mainly because the BBC suggested it, Amol flew to India to attend the Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, a huge gathering of pilgrims on the banks of the Ganges. And I mean huge. During one day, around 70 million people — roughly the population of the UK — squeezed into just 15 square miles. They included what is surely the world's largest collection of thin, old men with very long beards. Not to mention sacred warriors, naked apart from a coating of ash, and lots of people dressed in orange, which represents fire. As Amol pushed his way through crowds, he was greeted with shouts of 'Praise be to the Lord Ram!' and 'Victory to Lord Shiva'. It was like watching a good-natured football crowd heading for the world's biggest cup final. The idea was that Amol would join pilgrims in bathing in the sacred river. He would connect with his religious heritage, even though he describes himself as an atheist, and somehow heal his grief. Unfortunately, events got in the way. He and his party were stopped before they could reach the holiest point of the river, the confluence of the Ganges and the Yamuna river. There had been a stampede, just 800m away. Ninety people were injured, and 30 were killed. So Amol had to improvise. This might sound odd if you're not a Hindu, but he took part in a ceremony in which oatmeal balls represented the souls of his ancestors. He mixed the balls into a mash, and took this to the river. 'I am now going to release the sacred oatmeal into the water,' he said solemnly. In the river, he ritually released his father's soul before immersing himself in the water. 'I'm as high as a kite,' he admitted. 'I can feel the cosmic energy flowing through me right now.' It was rather moving, but I couldn't help thinking that if anybody had told tough-talking interviewer Amol that they were full of cosmic energy, he would have rolled his eyes to camera.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Shane Warne's daughter makes sad revelation about Aussie cricket icon's final moments
Summer Warne, the 23-year-old daughter of late cricket great Shane Warne, has made a heartbreaking confession about her father's death. The king of spin tragically died of a heart attack aged 52 on March 4, 2022, while staying at a luxury villa in Koh Samui, Thailand. And in a moving post uploaded to TikTok on Sunday, Summer revealed she 'hates that she wasn't with her dad' in the final moments of his life. Participating in a recent Tik Tok trend, Summer included a photo of her, one of her dad holding a family pet and a photo taken at the cricket star's gravesite to the sound by Emile Mosseri called Jacob and the Stone. And in the video she heartbreakingly revealed that despite the fact her father has been gone for more than three years, every time she sees a Mercedes-Benz G-wagon she hopes and prays he is in it. 'Hello, I'm her dad, Shane,' the tribute to Warne began in the cricket great's 'voice'. 'I passed away three years ago. She hates that she wasn't with me in my final moments. 'Every time she a sees a G Wagon she hopes it's me.' 'She feels like our time together was robbed. Every time something exciting happens, she wants to tell me all about it. 'I'm there SJ,' Summer wrote sadly as her father, just not physically.' The devastating social media post quickly garnered an immense outpouring of love from her followers. One person said: 'It shows he wasn't just the best spinner in the history of cricket, he was an amazing father and a brilliant man'. While another commented: 'I'm so sorry that he isn't here physically anymore you could see he loved you kids more than anything : (sending my love and prayers.' A third added: 'Oh honey, I'm so sorry that he isn't here physically anymore you could see he loved you kids more than anything. Sending my love and prayers.' Shane shared his three children with his ex-wife Simone Callahan: Summer, Jackson, 25, and Brooke, 27. He is considered one of the greatest cricketers to ever play the game claiming a whopping 708 Test wickets at 25.41 in 145 matches between 1992 and 2007.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: My definitive ranking of the all-time greatest fast bowlers... Jimmy Anderson in sixth, no room for Stuart Broad but who takes top spot?
When I was asked to pick my greatest fast bowlers of all time, I rattled the names off in less than two minutes. Then I sat back and thought about who I had missed!
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Summer Warne shares heartbreaking confession about her late father Shane's 'final moments'
Summer Warne, the 23-year-old daughter of Shane Warne, has posted to TikTok with a moving tribute to her late father. The king of spin tragically died of a heart attack at 52 on March 4, 2022, while staying at a luxury villa on the Thailand holiday island of Koh Samui. Summer included a photo of her dad holding a family pet, as well as a photo taken at the cricket star's graveside. The budding actress also added a caption saying how she 'hates' that she had not been with her dad 'in his last moments'. Summer shared her tribute as part of a growing trend on TikTok known as Deceased Love Ones. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. This is where users on the platform share memories of the departed and often include captions that reveal intimate feelings about their loss. For her tribute Summer included just three pictures in a slide gallery which begins with a photo of herself and the caption 'It's okay I'll just call my dad.' The second panel in the gallery shows Shane holding a dog and smiling and includes a caption written by Summer in her father's 'voice'. 'Hello I'm her dad Shane,' the tribute begins. 'I passed away three years ago. She hates that she wasn't with me in my final moments.' Summer also named checked Shane's signature car - a 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-class wagon. 'Every time she a sees a G Wagon she hopes its me,' Summer continued in her father's 'voice'. 'She feels like out time together was robbed. Every time something exciting happens, she wants to tell me all about it.' 'I'm there SJ,' Summer wrote sadly as her father, 'just not physically.' The last slide in the gallery is a photo of the family dog sitting by Shane's grave in Sorrento, Victoria. The moving tribute was met with a heartbreaking response from users on TikTok, who sent Summer messages of support. 'You never get over the loss of a parent at any age,' shared one follower on the post. 'Remember you have the whole world supporting you three kids.' 'Oh honey, I'm so sorry that he isn't here physically anymore you could see he loved you kids more than anything. Sending my love and prayers,' added another well wisher. 'Your dad would be so proud of yourself and your siblings,' messaged another TikTokker on the post. They continued, 'And although he isn't here physically, he will be forever in your heart and guiding you in life. 'I can't imagine your pain ,you must miss him terribly. I for one will always remember him as a legend. Sending love and healing vibes. Rip Warnie.' Shane shared his three children with his ex-wife Simone Callahan: Summer, Jackson, 25, and Brooke, 27. At the time of Shane's death Thai police said he was staying in a villa with four friends. When one of the group tried to wake Shane at around 5pm local time, he was found to be unresponsive. The Shane Warne Legacy, which provides free heart tests, was founded by the three siblings. Warne is considered one of the finest cricketers in history after claiming 708 Test wickets at 25.41 in 145 matches between 1992 and 2007.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Nasser Hussain makes special Jasprit Bumrah wish in huge ‘Shane Warne' comparison: ‘Hopefully he stays injury free and…'
Jun 23, 2025 10:28 AM IST Fans were treated to a Jasprit Bumrah masterclass in the first innings of the first India vs England Test match, in Leeds. The Indian pace spearhead took a five-wicket haul, and went past the English batting order with ease. The MI star accounted for the dismissals of Zak Crawley (4), Ben Duckett (62), Joe root (28), Chris Woakes (38) and Josh Tongue (11). Jasprit Bumrah has been compared to Shane Warne by Nasser Hussain. Speaking on Sky Sports, ex-England captain Nasser Hussain lavished praise on Bumrah, ad also compared him to cricket legend Shane Warne. Hussain also revealed his hope that Bumrah remains injury-free so that cricket fans can enjoy his skills for years to come. 'Hopefully he stays injury free and we talk about him for years to come. There are two brilliant things to watch in cricket — a wrist spinner like Shane Warne bamboozling batters and a genuine fast bowler like Bumrah bamboozling batters,' he said. Spellbound by Bumrah's unique action, he said, 'He is absolute genius. That is the only word for him. You wouldn't want to replicate him, you wouldn't want to say to young boys and girls to go replicate this run-up or this action.' 'He knows what he is doing, he has perfected an art and he is going to be a thorn in England's side — not for five Tests, maybe three. In those three Test matches he is going to take a shed load of wickets,' he added. Day 3 also saw Bumrah become the 30th bowler to take 150 Tests wickets in SENA countries (including home bowlers). He also equalled R Ashwin (11 in 78 innings) for the most five-wicket hauls (11) in the World Test C'ship in only 67 innings. Bumrah (12) also equalled Kapil Dev for the most Test five-fors among Indian bowlers in away Tests. Meanwhile, his average (15.27) in his last 20 Tests is only bettered by Imran Khan (15.12 for 116 scalps between 1981-85) in a 20-match setup among all Test pacers.
