In March, the cricketing world lost an icon in Shane Warne at only 52 years of age. A career spanning 15 years from 1992 to 2007, Warne tormented, foxed, and outthought batsmen with astounding relentlessness en route to becoming the greatest spinner in cricket.

Overall, Warne represented Australia in 145 tests, taking 708 wickets at an average of 25.42, including 37 five-wicket hauls and 48 four-wicket hauls.

Whilst his career at Test level is the one people marvel the most, he also had a terrific One-Day career. Playing 194 matches and taking 293 wickets, he was an integral part of the side, including the victorious 1999 World Cup where he took 4/33 in the final against Pakistan.

All his incredible achievements would lead to his induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Here are five dazzling moments in Shane Warne's glorious career.

3. Warne's bowling masterclass in the 1999 World Cup Final against Pakistan

1999 was a difficult year for the leg-spinning maestro. Warne had undergone shoulder surgery in May 1998, making his return for the fifth and final Ashes Test in January. He then found himself on the outer for the fourth and final Test against the West Indies in Antigua in favour of Stuart MacGill.

The decision didn't sit well with Warne, who arguably had the worst series of his illustrious career taking two wickets at an average of 134.

Fast forward two and half months later, and this time Warne would return to his vintage best. And it would be on cricket's grandest stage: the World Cup Final where Warne would make his comeback complete. In dominating performances against Scotland, West Indies, and South Africa in the epic semi-final, Warne left his best for last.

Pakistan, who had gone through an up-and-down campaign, stood in Warne and Australia's way after dismantling New Zealand by nine wickets in the other semi-final. Little would Pakistan know the rain which affected the pitch and the decision to bat first became a disaster.

And with Warne, it further compounded Pakistan's woes.

After laying a solid platform at 2/68 in the 19th over, Warne's introduction brought about a Pakistan collapse. Beginning the rot, Warne delivered an excellent leg-spinner to Ijaz Ahmed who played all around the ball only to hear the death rattle of his stumps falling over.

His second scalp in Moin Khan had him fishing for the ball outside off-stump, nicking it straight to wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist. A young Shahid Afridi took the fight to Warne hitting him for two boundaries, but Warne got his man trapping him LBW looking to sweep towards the fine leg boundary.

By now, Pakistan's hopes of posting a competitive total were dashed, with Warne adding one final nail in the coffin. Skipper Wasim Akram looking to slog Warne out of the park, could only observe his shot fall seamlessly straight to Australian Captain Steve Waugh, thus completing his spinning mastery.

Warne's figures of 4/33 from 9 overs changed the outcome of the final, as he went to be named man of the match. Overall, Warne would finish the tournament with the equal-most wickets (20) alongside New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Geoff Allott.