Elizabeth Hurley engaged to cricket star Shane Warne

LOS ANGELES: British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley is engaged to retired Australian cricketer Shane Warne, the couple confirmed via Twitter.

Hurley was photographed by British newspapers wearing an engagement ring Saturday at the Dunhill Links Championship golftournament in Scotland, in which Warne was participating.

Hurley, 46 and Warne, 42, thanked well-wishers Saturday via Twitter and Warne tweeted Sunday he proposed "privately" and it "was very romantic."

The couple have been quietly dating since late 2010, after Hurley separated from her husband of four years, Indian textile businessman Arun Nayar. They divorced in June.

The "Gossip Girl" actress famously dated British actor Hugh Grant for more than 10 years, and also has a son from a previous relationship with film producer Steve Bing.

Warne, a former international cricket star and specialist spin bowler, is divorced and has three children. (Reuters)

Shane Warne to propose to Liz Hurley?

Shane Warne has decided to ask Liz Hurley to marry him, according to his friends.

The 42-year-old former Australian cricketer, who first became romantically involved with Hurley late last year, has reportedly told friends that he will propose to the model and Gossip Girl actress by the end of this year.

"Liz and Shane have a really happy, fun and secure relationship," one source close to Warne told The Mirror. "They are forever giggling. Shane absolutely adores her and is keen to make their relationship official.

"He plans on proposing before Christmas, with the couple having a low-key wedding late next year. Shane is romantic and a ­traditionalist, and will definitely get down on bended knee to do the deed. Liz is in no hurry to walk down the aisle again, though, after only divorcing her ex in the summer."

The couple were rumoured to be engaged last month, but the sports star hit back at the reports, saying that although he is "in love" with Hurley, he will let the public know if there is an important "announcement" to make.

Warne has three children with ex-wife Simone Callahan, while Hurley split from Arun Nayar last December after four years of marriage.

Shilpa to throw a private party for Shane Warne's flame Liz Hurley

Shilpa Shetty will throw a private bash in Mumbai for Elizabeth Hurley when she returns to India on May 17

Shilpa Shetty will host a party in Mumbai for UK hottie Elizabeth Hurley on May 17.

The British model-actress is currently in India to meet her good friend Shane Warne, who is captaining Shilpa's IPL team Rajasthan Royals. Liz goes back to London in a week's time but will return in time for RR's important match in Mumbai on May 17.

Shilpa hasn't been able to meet her at all.
Shilpa Shetty had planned to host a party for Liz in Jaipur but had to cancel it because of a severe pain in her neck as reported 'A pain in the neck' (Hitlist, April 26).

The actress has been laid in bed with severe spondylosis and back spasms for more than 10 days now.

Stuck at home
Says a source, "She had a bad attack while travelling to Jaipur for a Rajasthan Royals match. When she returned, she couldn't get up or visit any RR matches after that.

To make matters worse, a muscular back spasm made it almost impossible for her to move out of her home much. "

"Shilpa and Raj plan to throw a party for Liz at their bungalow in Juhu. A lavish dinner is being planned but it will be a simple, intimate affair as Shilpa will be still recuperating from her illness.

She has been advised another week of bedrest but has already starting planning for the party. "

Hurley, who joined Warne and RR during their Bangalore game on Tuesday, has bonded well with the owners and the team.

Says a source, "After Liz landed, she spent a couple of hours with Shane before he headed for practice and team meetings.

He wrapped up early and joined her... they had lots to catch up on, given that they hadn't seen each other for almost a month. "

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Shane Warne bowls out wife for Liz Hurley?

Australian cricketer Shane Warne issued a statement Monday that he has split from his wife Simone Callahan, following reports he is dating British model-actress Elizabeth Hurley.

The spinner was pictured kissing and cuddling Hurley in a report by Britain's News of the World newspaper on Sunday, prompting her to reveal she split from her India-born businessman husband Arun Nayar "a few months ago", reports contactmusic.com.

Warne refused to comment as he arrived back at his home in Melbourne in the wake of the scandal - but issued a statement confirming he is no longer with his wife Callahan, the mother of his three children.

In a message posted on his website, Warne writes, "Sadly and unfortunately, Simone and I split up a while ago, our close friends and family were informed at that time. It is a private matter, so we did not make it public. We remain friends and will continue to be good parents."

He later added on Twitter.com: "Hope that clears things up for everyone who is interested."

A source close to Hurley revealed she has become "very close" to the 41-year-old former bowler following her separation but is concerned about the distance between them as she lives in Britain and Warne in Australia.

"Shane has been a real support through the tough time she's had splitting with Arun. They have grown very close and there is an intimate bond between them. The only thing standing in their way is geography," said the source.

Now the break-up has been made public, Arun is said to be "embarrassed" by the revelations because of how people will receive the news in his home-country India.

"He is hugely embarrassed and upset. This will be devastating for him. The family had no idea their relationship was over," added the source.