The audacious bid came as Australian coach Tim Nielsen revealed selectors could today discuss a Warne comeback for the Sydney Test.
Nielsen understands the public clamour for Warne to return - particularly if Australia and England are locked at 1-1 entering the final Test.
"He only has three weeks," Nielsen said of Warne.
"I don't know where he is at with it or if he has talked about it. I haven't spoken to the selectors, they are meeting [today] and will have a pretty clear idea of where they are going then."
A Bring Back Warne website is taking pledges from members of the public to produce a fighting fund to entice the 41-year-old back. The group of Queensland businessmen are prepared to line Warne's pockets even further if he rescues Australia.
Nielsen said Warne must quickly decide whether to make a sensational comeback.
"Warnie hasn't got a lot of time. He has been working hard in the commentary box so it might be a bit hard for him to jump out to the middle. If we had to bowl for 150 overs he might feel the heat a bit.
"Warnie has been four years out of international cricket and only played Twenty20 cricket. There is a vast difference in that sort of format compared to what Test cricket asks of you.
THE desperation for Shane Warne to become Australia's Ashes saviour has reached fever pitch with a group of Queensland businessmen reportedly offering the King of Spin $1 million to make himself available for selection.
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