SYDNEY: Shane Warne sent Australia into a frenzy of speculation following reports he is poised to announce his retirement from international cricket tomorrow.Not for the first time in the career of the legendary 37-year-old leg-spinner, he was the focus of news and sports programmes all speculating about his future.
A report from an Australian channel, where Warne is likely to start the next stage of his career as part of their cricket commentary team, claims Warne will call a press conference at the Cricket Australia offices tomorrow to make the announcement.
There was further speculation that veteran seamer Glenn McGrath may follow suit and join Warne tomorrow in also announcing his retirement at the end of the current Ashes series.
Cricket Australia refused to confirm the reports, although spokesman Phillip Pope said: 'There has been a lot of speculation about our players and I am sure they will make an announcement when they feel it is the right time.'
Warne is expected to continue playing for Hampshire and Victoria for a few years yet, but in the meantime he is set for an emotional final two Tests - including one at his beloved MCG on St. Stephen's Day when he needs one wicket to become the first bowler in history to claim 700 wickets.
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