Shane Warne’s tentacular hold over Daryll Cullinan is hardly a secret. Such was the leg-spinning genius’ mastery over the South African virtuoso that in seven Tests against the Australians, Cullinan averaged a measly 12.75, falling to Warne four times.

In all, Warne dismissed Cullinan on 12 occasions in 29 matches across formats, forcing the latter to seek the help of a sports psychiatrist before South Africa’s tour of Australia in 1997-98. The master of the mind, Warne didn’t let Cullinan forget that he had his number, which led to one of the most hilarious counter-sledges in the history of the game.

When they came face to face in a Test the next time, Warne chirped from slip, “Now Daryll, don’t you dare get out, I’ve been waiting four years for this opportunity to get you again.”

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