Australia's Shane Warne is chaired off the pitch at the MCG by his team mates after victory Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason O'Brien/File PhotoAustralian cricketer Shane Warne died aged 52 on Friday.
Warne’s management had released a brief statement that he passed away in Thailand of a suspected heart attack. “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” the statement said. “The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”
Warne is regarded as one of the finest leg-spin bowlers of all time after a career in which he took 708 test wickets in a test career which span from 1992 to 2007. He later played in the Indian Premier League and other Twenty20 competitions before retiring from all international cricket in 2013 but continued to be involved in the game as a broadcaster.
The cricket world expressed shock and disbelief over Warne’s sudden demise. Here are some reactions:
This is absolutely unbelievable. Shocked beyond words. A legend and one of the greatest players ever to grace the game..
Gone too soon… Condolences to his family and friends. https://t.co/UBjIayR5cW— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 4, 2022
Cannot believe it.
One of the greatest spinners, the man who made spin cool, superstar Shane Warne is no more.
Life is very fragile, but this is very difficult to fathom. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans all around the world. pic.twitter.com/f7FUzZBaYX— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 4, 2022
Just heard the devastating news about legendary Shane Warne passing away. No words to describe how shocked & sad i am.
What a legend. What a man. What a cricketer. pic.twitter.com/4C8veEBFWS— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 4, 2022
RIP 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/MIcsBEjfL6
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne … Really !!!!! ☹️
Tell me it’s not true please
— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
Cannot Believe it, absolutely gutted!😥 #ripking #warnie
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne was a crowd puller. Magician with the ball. Absolute legend of Australian cricket. First IPL winning captain. He will be missed, He will be remembered forever. #rip #shanewarne
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 4, 2022
Two legends of our game have left us too soon. I’m lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can not believe it. #rip, you will both be missed https://t.co/gduLY9bIwg
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 4, 2022
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
In utter disbelief and shocked pic.twitter.com/Loroq7f8n4
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) March 4, 2022
Nooooooooooooooo can’t believe you are no more @ShaneWarne 🙏🙏 😢😢😢 RIP my HERO .. don’t wanna believe this .. totally shattered
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 4, 2022
It’s going to take a long time to get over this loss. Legendary #ShaneWarne is not with us anymore. pic.twitter.com/r3GGYVvuG2
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 4, 2022
Oh gosh. Unbelievable. Gone too soon. Way too soon. R.I.P., Legend. World of cricket will be poorer in your absence. #ShaneWarne
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 4, 2022
Very few cricketers have given me as much joy as Shane Warne. Terrible news. Much love to his friends and family.
— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) March 4, 2022
The world will remember you… Rest in Peace #Legend pic.twitter.com/z08OHhFXsJ
— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
Sad, speechless, and completely shocked. An incredible loss to cricket. I have no words. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the sport. Rest in Peace, Shane Warne. Sending my condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/wO7VenwVSD
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) March 4, 2022
The game of cricket has lost what I consider a university of leg-spin bowling today. I was inspired by his bowling from the start of my career and it was always a privilege to play against him. My deepest condolences are with Warne’s family and loved ones. #ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/Uht87qDcJ5
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2022
I am shocked and extremely sad to hear about the sudden death of my friend Warnie… he has always been in touch and always helpful.. apart from an iconic bowler he was a great entertainer… my condolences to the family and friends .. rest in peace my friend .
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 4, 2022
Can feel my hands shaking as I type this out
The reason behind me opting for bowling leg spin
My inspiration my idol since childhood
RIP LEGEND 💔🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Dgnz5BdRCt— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) 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
I’m truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne….still can’t believe it
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 4, 2022
An iconic name in international cricket, Warne, since making his debut in 1992, played 145 Tests for Australia, picking up 708 wickets. In his 194 ODI appearances, Warne Pared 293 scalps.
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