Legendary Australian Cricketer Shane Warne Passes Away
Shane Warne has reportedly passed away in Koh Samui Thailand of a suspected heart attack. Warne 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 Warne made his debut for Australia in 1992 against India.
Shane Warne, arguably one of the greatest leg spinners of all time has reportedly passed away of a suspected attack. He was 52.
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According to Fox Sports, Warne¡¯s management released a brief statement in the early hours of Saturday (AEDT), that he passed away in Koh Samui, 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 reads. ¡°The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.
BREAKING
¡ª Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) March 4, 2022
Australia cricket legend, Shane Warne, dies of ¡®suspected heart attack¡¯, aged 52.
Details: https://t.co/Q83t5FWzTb pic.twitter.com/YtQkY8Ir8p
Cannot believe it.
¡ª Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 4, 2022
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
I am in agony. Grief. And have no words. I was lucky enough to know him well. The magic will stay forever. #ShaneWarne #GreatestOfHisKind. In disbelief.
¡ª Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 4, 2022
Warne who made his debut for Australia in 1992 against India went on to play 145 test matches and 194 ODI during his career.
Shocked, stunned & miserable¡
¡ª Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 4, 2022
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
He retired from international cricket in January 2007 at the end of Australia's Ashes series victory over England.
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He took 708 test wickets in test matches and 293 in ODIs.
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.
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