Warne plots England's downfall with Pakistan's Yasir

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AFP Sharjah
Last Updated : Oct 29 2015 | 7:07 PM IST
Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne today worked with Yasir Shah in the nets, saying he gave the Pakistani slow bowler advice on tactics to help down England in this week's third Test.
Warne enjoyed tormenting England during his illustrious career, taking 195 of his 708 wickets against England, 23 in his last series at home in 2006-07.
Warne, who is here on a promotional event, spent 90 minutes with the fast-rising Pakistan spinner who took eight wickets in the second Test against England in Dubai which Pakistan won by 178 runs on Monday.
The first Test ended in a draw in Abu Dhabi while the final Test starts in Sharjah from Saturday.
That performance rose Shah to number two in Test bowlers' rankings, behind South African paceman Dale Steyn.
"He is a wonderful bowler," said Warne of the 29-year-old Pakistan spinner.
"We didn't work on any tactical thing, just worked on who he his having trouble with in the England side, some tactics and plans, how he can be a little bit better as he wants a bit more drift and bounce."
Warne added: "We couldn't communicate that well but when he was smiling afterwards I knew what he got was pretty good. It was a nice hour or so and that was good fun.
"He is happy and he will go away and, hopefully, in the next couple of days start ripping and getting wickets and that will be great."
The former Australian great admitted he has been a fan of Shah, who made his mark at international level last year.
He took 12 wickets in Pakistan's 2-0 series win over Australia in United Arab Emirates last year before taking 24 in the 2-1 win this year.
"Look I have always been a fan of Shah since the first time I saw him a while ago, probably he is the best leg-spinner in the world, the way he bowls and the way the ball comes out of his hand.
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First Published: Oct 29 2015 | 7:07 PM IST

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