Warne mulls academy for children in England

LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) Shane Warne is thinking of setting up a cricket academy for children in England, the Australian spinner disclosed today.

In his regular column in The Times, Warne repeated that Australian cricket was his priority and that his manager had been talking to Cricket Australia about a possible role.

But he also said he wanted to ''make sure that cricket stays healthy worldwide''.

''I would not have any problem with helping in England, New Zealand, South Africa or anywhere else,'' Warne wrote.

''One idea I have is for a Shane Warne Cricket Academy for kids in England.

''I don't know how it may work or how feasible it would be.

Whatever I do, I want to do it properly.'' Warne retired from international cricket after the final Ashes test which ended on Friday in a 5-0 series victory for the Australians.

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