Legendary Australian legspinner Shane Warne has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 52 while on a holiday in Thailand. The former Aussie spinner played 145 Tests and 194 ODIs between 1992 and 2007.
“It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March. Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course,” said a statement from Warne’s management company MPC Entertainment.
Shane Warne proved what greatness is. He finished his career with 293 wickets in ODIs and 708 wickets in Tests, the most by a legspinner in the format. While Warne enjoyed bowling against most teams, he particularly excelled against England and South Africa with 325 off his 708 Test wickets coming against the two nations.
'In your mind's eye still you see him, standing calm atop his mark…'
A poetic tribute to the King of Spin from @AdamBurnett09 https://t.co/CFvhWajcJ8
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 5, 2022
Warne was also instrumental in Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League in 2008.
The entire cricketing fraternity was dejected to hear the passing away of Shane Warne. Many of them poured their heartfelt tribute on social media and share their thoughts with Warne’s family members and close friends.
Here are some of the reactions:
Shocked, stunned & miserable…
Will miss you Warnie. There was never a dull moment with you around, on or off the field. Will always treasure our on field duels & off field banter. You always had a special place for India & Indians had a special place for you.
Gone too young! pic.twitter.com/219zIomwjB
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 4, 2022
At loss of words to hear about the demise of our cricketing legend Shane Warne, he was always magical on the field. May peace be with you. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. #ShaneWarne 🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 4, 2022
It’s a sad day for world cricket. First the news of Rodney Marsh & now Shane Warne 💔 Heartbreaking! I have fond memories of playing with Warne. He was the king of spin & a legend of the game who’s gone way before his time. RIP. You will be missed 🙏🏻 my condolences to his family
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 4, 2022
I am numb!!! My hero, my mentor, my great friend, Shane Warne is no longer with us. Warnie, the impact you had on this great game and everyone around it is immeasurable. Thank you for being so bloody good to me. I am going to miss you so much. Rest In Peace SK 💔💔
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 4, 2022
Numb. The highlight of my cricketing career was to keep wicket to Warnie. Best seat in the house to watch the maestro at work. Have often felt a tad selfish, that Heals and I pretty much exclusively are the only ones who had that thrill and pleasure at Test level. Rip Warnie.💔😢
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
Can’t believe it! Extremely sad on Shane Warne’s departure. Was a true legend of the game and an inspiration to many cricketers around the globe.
RIP 🙏🙏😢💔💔 pic.twitter.com/xnPXYpMNuW— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 4, 2022
Tragic to hear about it. One of the greatest to ever play the game. RIP Shane Warne 💔
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) March 4, 2022
…someone who would be there for you when you needed him and always put his mates first.
The greatest bowler I ever played with or against.
RIP King. My thoughts are with Keith, Bridgette, Jason, Brooke, Jackson and Summer. pic.twitter.com/sxhUAf6kzB
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) March 5, 2022
https://t.co/b3KS3qxYb5 pic.twitter.com/iucwUARaWb
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) March 5, 2022
RIP Warnie🙏 God only made one model of you my friend. #warnie #baggygreen #kingofspin pic.twitter.com/qIcgo6jEke
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) March 5, 2022
This just unfathomable to lose another great of our cricket family. Warnie was the ultimate entertainer on and off the field, never a dull moment who lived life to the fullest.Deepest condolences to his loved ones.
RIP mate.— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) March 4, 2022
To the King 🤴 https://t.co/b2oIwved0j
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) March 4, 2022
Way way to young. Devastating news with the passing of SK Warne. Once in a lifetime cricketer. Charisma, leg spinner with a fast bowlers mentality.
Hollywood type lifestyle
Thoughts and condolences to the whole Warne family #RipWarney— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) March 4, 2022
Totally stunned by the news today, which I found out on a plane where I wrote this; loved playing against SKW and thoroughly enjoyed his company in the commentary box. A champion. What a loss. https://t.co/XIZ3EWaE3l
— Mike atherton (@Athersmike) March 4, 2022
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