So, it's official now. Shane Keith Warne is going to retire in Sydney after the 5th Ashes Test. After about 15 more days, the fabulous bowler will no longer be seen bowling ripping leg-breaks, appealing in his unique style or celebrating a crucial wicket with his typical clenched fist "Yeaaahhhh!!!". Nor shall we see that ex-pression of shock when an umpire turns down an appeal or the cherubic smile needling and reminding the batsman of his lack of ability to play the game. Everyone who has followed the game over the last 15 years will have an image of Warne and inevitably that image will be linked to the countless times Warne has raised his game to turn a game in Australia's favor. But apart from being a magnificent bowler and a match-winner, he had a certain flamboyance that forced itself on the cricket field and charmed the audience. He has been quite a controversial figure too but that alone should not decide his place in cricketing history. At this moment, he should be celebrated for his achievements on the field and in that respect it will be mighty difficult, perhaps impossible, to find a genius, entertainer and top-class achiever all moulded into one.