John Key's sporting highlights

John Key wasn't shy about demonstrating his tennis skills at a Heineken Open press conference in late 2010. Photo / Photosport

The Prime Minister's shock resignation this week means he also slips from the sporting limelight. Here's some of the highlights of Key the sports fan.

The infamous attempt at a three-way handshake - Key shares a moment with IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset and skipper Richie McCaw after the All Blacks won the 2011 World Cup Final. Photo / Brett Phibbs

Key seemingly in the Land of the Giants, congratulating Sam Whitelock after the All Blacks beat South Africa in the 2015 World Cup semifinals at Twickenham. Photo / Getty Images

Key faced up to Shane Warne when batting at the Fill the Basin charity cricket match in 2011. Photo / Natalie Slade

Key tasted victory with the All Blacks, drinking from the Bledisloe Cup after a successful 2009 campaign. Photo / Getty Images

And again in 2012... Photo / Getty Images

Key shared a beer with Brendon McCullum in 2014 after the Black Caps skipper became the first New Zealander to score a triple century in test cricket. Photo / Photosport

Key showed off his modelling skills at the unveiling of the World Cup volunteers' uniform in early 2011. Photo / Ross Setford NZPA

Key made the cover of Rugby News as the "No. 1 All Blacks supporter". Photo / Photosport

Key was on hand to present the New Zealand Women's Open trophy to Lydia Ko after she won the tournament at Clearwater early last year. Photo / Photosport