Wisden Cricket Monthly highlights the tumultuous career of Shane Warne, a cricketing legend known for both his exceptional skills and controversial personal life, including a year-long ban due to substance use. Meanwhile, in the Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast, the hosts discuss England's recent T20I series against Australia and Gloucestershire's success in the T20 Blast. Afghanistan's cricket team, under coach Jonathan Trott, is emerging as a formidable force in white-ball cricket, preparing for a new rivalry with South Africa after notable World Cup performances. Despite their successes, Afghanistan's record in bilateral series remains a concern, having faced defeats in previous encounters with Sri Lanka. In county cricket, Derbyshire prepares to face Middlesex, aiming to recover from recent losses, with key players like Toby Roland-Jones and Ryan Higgins in focus for their respective teams.