Warne - the Melbourne tsar of Australian cricket

Malcolm Knox, in the Age, lists down some of his musings from Australia's perspective, one of which is how Shane Warne still manages to maintain his influence on the team.

Stealthily, in disguise as a television commentator, Warne has crept into a position of influence over the Australian Test team. Recall the recommendations of the February Warnifesto. Mickey Arthur to go as coach and Darren Lehmann brought onto the staff. Check. Rod Marsh to head selections. Check. Ed Cowan out. Check. James Faulkner in. Check. Nathan Lyon receives backing as spinner. Check, eventually. Granted, the Warnifesto didn't foresee the return of Brad Haddin and Chris Rogers, but through his influence with Lehmann and Michael Clarke, Warne has exerted a sway on tactics, selections, batting order, and other subtle changes.