Shane Warne's return from retirement has been confirmed after the Melbourne Stars announced the legendary leg-spinner will play for them in the inaugural Big Bash League.
Comeback trail: Shane Warne has been tempted out of retirement Photo: AP
Warne was presented at a packed press conference at the MCG after signing a one-year deal that will see him return to competitive action in his homeland for the first time in five years.
The 42-year-old had announced his retirement from all professional cricket only six months ago following the completion of the Indian Premier League.
However, he has been coaxed back out of his short exile by his newly-formed hometown club for the revamped Australian Twenty20 competition.
The controversial spinner is set to be a major draw for the competition, which begins next month with eight city-based franchises competing instead of the traditional state set-up.
His last appearance on home soil saw Warne claim his 1,000th international wicket as Australia completed a 5-0 Ashes whitewash in Sydney.
