Cricket Legend Shane Warne passes away at 52

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has died at the age of 52. The death of the cricketer is being feared due to heart attack.

Shane Warne’s management company confirmed in a brief statement that he died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand. “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, could not be revived,” management said.

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne dies of ‘suspected heart attack’ at 52, says Fox Sports pic.twitter.com/cgocTvhLCC

— ANI (@ANI)
4 March 2022

The former cricketer and broadcaster was reportedly on leave in Thailand. The news comes as a second devastating blow to Australian cricket as Warne passed away on the same day fellow Australian cricket great Rod Marsh also died of a massive heart attack last week. Warne’s last post was actually a tribute to the cricket legend.

Shane Warne wrote on his Twitter, “Sad to hear the news of Rod Marsh’s passing. He was a legend of our great sport and an inspiration to so many young boys and girls. Rod cared about cricket and gave so much – especially to Australia and England. To the players. A lot sent. And lots of love to Ross and family.”

Saddened to hear of the passing of Rod Marsh. He was a legend of our great sport and an inspiration to many young boys and girls. Rod cared a lot about cricket and gave a lot – especially to the players of Australia and England. Sending lots of love and lots of love to Ros and family. RIP mate❤️

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne)
4 March 2022

On February 28, Warne tweeted, “Operation Shred has begun (in 10 days) and by July the goal is to get back to the shape it was a few years ago! Let’s go.” The cricket icon is survived by ex-wife Simone Callahan and three children.

Several cricketers and celebrities took to Twitter to mourn and condole Warne’s untimely demise. Some of the tweets are listed below.

Life is very fickle and unpredictable. I cannot process this great game of mine and the passing of a person I knew off the field. tear out #She goat, Greatest to turn the cricket ball. pic.twitter.com/YtOkiBM53q

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
4 March 2022

Incredible. I am shocked inside. It can’t be true…

rest in peace, @ShaneWarne, There are no words to describe what I am feeling right now. A big loss for cricket. pic.twitter.com/uZdEdNz0x9

— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards)
4 March 2022

I am shocked and extremely saddened to hear about the sudden death of my friend Varney…he has always been in touch and always helpful.. apart from a reputed bowler he was a great entertainer…to family and friends My condolences.. Rest in peace my friend.

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive)
4 March 2022

Shocked, shocked and sad…

Varney will miss you. There was never a dull moment with you on or off the field. Will always cherish our on field duets and off field banquets. You always had a special place for India and Indians had a special place for you.

Got too young! pic.twitter.com/219zIomwjB

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
4 March 2022

No, it can’t happen…

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
4 March 2022

Shane Warne: King of spin

• Shane Warne was known as the king of spin in Test cricket with a huge tally of 708 wickets. Which is the most for an Australian and second in the world after Muttiah Muralitharan, who broke his record on 3 December 2007.
• Warne played a total of 145 Tests and 194 ODIs between 1992 and 2007, taking 708 Test wickets and 293 ODI wickets.
• He made his Test debut on 2 January 1992 against India and on 24 March 1993 against New Zealand in ODIs. His last Test for the Australian team was against England on 2 January 2007 and the last ODI was on 10 January 2005.
• He captained the Australian national team in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He was the only player to score more than 3,000 Test runs without a career century.
• He was an important part of the Indian Premier League, which led Rajasthan Royals to their fairy tale title victory as their captain against Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. This was the only time the Royals had won the title. He played as the captain and coach of Rajasthan Royals in the first four seasons of the IPL.
• He was appointed team mentor of Rajasthan Royals in February 2018.
• Warne was a key player in all formats of the game, at a time when Australia were one of the greatest teams in the world and were able to dominate world cricket for a sustained period.
• He was part of the Australian cricket team that won the World Cup in 1999 and won five Ashes series between 1993 and 2003.
• Warne was selected as one of Wisden’s five cricketers of the century in 2000 by a panel of experts.
• He retired from international cricket in January 2007 at the end of Australia’s 5–0 Ashes win over England. Three other Australian players, who were integral to the team, retired at the time – Damien Martin, Glenn McGrath and Justin Langer. This led some, including the then Australian captain Ricky Ponting, to call it the end of an era.
• Popularly known as ‘Warney’, this cricketer maintained his popularity even after retiring from cricket as a commentator and specialist.
• He was named as a bowler in Australia’s “greatest ODI team ever”. He was named in the all-time Test World XI by Wisden on the completion of 150 years of the Cricketers’ Almanack.
• Shane Warne was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013.