Shane Warne and Ash Barty have each received due vice-regal garlands as Order of Australia recipients in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, alongside Meg Lanning’s award for leading the world champion women’s cricket team.
Not quite: Ash Barty and the late Shane Warne have each received due vice regal garlands as Order of Australia recipients in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, alongside Meg Lanning for leading the world champion women’s cricket team.’s five cricketers of the 20th century – Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Jack Hobbs and Sir Viv Richards – not to be knighted, did not receive any such honours during his 52 years.
“Particularly the last few years, the thing that has hit me the most is when we’re playing and there’s some young people watching us, it’s boys and girls now, not just young girls,” Lanning said. “The fact we’re able to have an impact on everyone and trying to inspire them to get involved in the game I think is really important.
“On a personal level, I always try to uphold Australian values – being humble, respectful, kind and caring for others. I hope to continue my contribution to our country, focusing on providing youth with sport and education opportunities and inspiring all young kids to go after their dreams.” “I’m not sure I’m quite in the same league as those two greats,” Lanning said. “We’ve been remembering Warnie over the last few months since his sad passing.
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