Monty hoping to get spin lessons from Warnie

Sydney, Jan 2 (UNI) Monty Panesar never imagined being in the same field with Shane Warne but now that he has faced the 'magician' in the Ashes, the English left-armer is keen to have a brief chat with the Aussie spin king to learn some more tricks of the trade.

''I'm very fortunate because 12 months ago I didn't think I would ever play on the same field as Shane Warne and watch him bowl, so for me it has been a great experience and something really fantastic,'' Monty was quoted as saying by the 'Daily Mirror'.

''It has been fantastic for me just to watch him bowl from the first Test to the last. This will be the last time he plays international cricket and coming to Australia and watching someone like him from a spinner's point of view has been like watching a magician,'' he added as he recounted his experience so far.

Monty said he has enjoyed everything that Warne has done in the series, including his theatrical appealing.

''Even when I'm out there facing him as a batsman it is good fun and I do enjoy facing him. I enjoy watching the things he does, the way he bowls and coming from a spinner's perspective it is great to see,'' he explained.

''For me, when it comes to appealing I guess I get a little bit excited. Shane Warne dictates the play in his arena, it is his theatre and he know what he is doing out there,'' he added.

The left-armer said he would have to check his excitement if he gets an audience with Warne as too many questions may just end up annoying the veteran spinner, who will bid adieu to international cricket after the ongoing last Ashes Test here.

''I haven't had a chance to chat with him as yet, but hopefully I will get the opportunity although I don't want to badger him with too many questions or he may get fed up with me,'' he said.

''I would love to get the chance to talk to him so hopefully at the end of this Test series we can have a chat but I'll have to wait and see. He is someone who knows spin bowling inside out and it would be nice to get his views on it all,'' he added.

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