Cricket: Warne laughs off age jab

Shane Warne. Photo / Getty Images

Shane Warne has laughed off a suggestion he's too old to get through a seven-game season with the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League Twenty20 competition.

Adelaide Strikers coach Darren Berry says the 42-year-old legspinner will be "cooked" well before the Stars host the Strikers at the MCG on January 19.

Warne bowled for almost an hour at the MCG nets on Thursday in preparation for his new team's opening game against Sydney Thunder at the MCG on December 17.

"It's not even worth responding to 'Chuck' (Berry)," Warne said of his former Victorian team-mate.

"Good on you 'Chuck'. We'll see how you go against us."

Warne, who retired from Tests in January 2007 but has played in the Indian Premier League T20 for the past four seasons, says he's feeling fit for his return to Australian domestic cricket.

Having reacted angrily in the past to remarks about his weight, Warne took everything in good humour on Thursday as Stars chairman Eddie McGuire announced EnergyAustralia as the team's principal partner and Jenny Craig as the secondary partner.

"I feel fit and healthy and strong," Warne said.

"The shoulder feels ready to go. I'm 78 kilos now. I want to get down to 75.

"They (Jenny Craig) will be able to help me lose another three."

-AAP