According to a Fox Sports report, Australian Right-handed legend Shane Warne, 52, has died of a suspect heart attack.
“Shane was found impassive in his villa [in Thailand], and despite every effort of medical staff, he could not be revived,” Warne’s management published a statement.
“The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”
Warne, widely viewed as the greatest spinner to play the sport, performed 145 Tests for Australia and has 708 wickets. Shane also won the 1999 ODI World Cup and 1001 international wickets.
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
”Congrats to the Indian cricket team”- Shane Warne tweeted a previous tweet regarding India’s team winning.
Fabulous Australian spinner Shane Warne Congres India’s 2-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy success as the best series win never recorded on Australian land. After winning the second Test and memorably drawing the third one, India turned in a combined achievement to chase down 328 with 3 wickets remaining at the Gabba.
Composition his emotions on his official Twitter account, Shane Warne praised India’s mental strength for creating a counter despite an injury-ravaged squad and the absence of their regular caption and star batsman, Virat Kohli. Shane Warne further gave specific credit to head coach Ravi Shastri and stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane.
“Congrats to the Indian cricket team @BCCI. That’s one of the best series wins I can ever remember on Aust soil & to do it after being bowled out for 36, plus a depleted squad – shows tremendous character, resilience, courage & belief. Just fantastic @RaviShastriOfc @ajinkyarahane88,” Shane Warne tweeted after the win.
Warne has all the time appreciated the best cricket and spoken his mind. Right now was no different. He was impressed with the visitors’ spirit not just because of their performance although injuries, but also because of how they bucked up after the forgettable first Test.
Congrats to the Indian cricket team @BCCI That’s one of the best series wins I can ever remember on Aust soil & to do it after being bowled out for 36, plus a depleted squad-shows tremendous character, resilience, courage & belief. Just fantastic @RaviShastriOfc @ajinkyarahane88
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 19, 2021
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