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[VIDEOS] Australia cricket legend, Shane Warne, dies aged 52 of ‘suspected heart attack’

Oh my gawd, what terrible news. RIP Mr Warne, and only 52, not that old at all in the context of things.
Goes to show how fragile life can be.
 
RIP Warnie absolutely tragic news gone way too soon. Massive loss to cricket irreplaceable. Not sure wth is going on in this world the last few years.
 
Shocked and saddened to hear! One of my favorite legends of cricket. He along with Gilchrist and Mark Taylor are probably the reasons why I had started rooting for the Australian team.

May his soul Rest in Peace!
 
Shocked to my core. Very difficult to process.
I was never interested in spin bowling before I watched Shane Warne bowl . . An absolute magician. Master of his art! RIP Legend!
 
Couldn't believe my eyes. He has been such a prominent presence in the cricketing world. Devastating. May he rest in peace.
 
I couldn't believe the news. This news took part of my childhood away. Such a shocking news.
 
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He has bowled his last delivery so young! :( RIP to a cricketing legend! Thoughts and prayers to loved ones and the fraternity he's left behind..
 
This is unbelievable. He still had so much more to give to the game.

RIP legend!
 
Vale Shane Warne

Australian cricket, along with the whole cricketing world, is in a state of shock at the loss of Shane Warne, a true cricketing genius, who has died aged 52.

Warne almost single-handedly reinvented the art of leg-spin when he burst onto the international scene in the early 1990s, and by the time he retired from international cricket in 2007 he had become the first bowler to reach 700 Test wickets.

A central figure in Australia’s ICC Cricket World Cup triumph in 1999, when he was player of the match in both the semi-final and the final, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack recognised Shane’s achievements by naming him as one of its Five Cricketers of the Twentieth Century.

Shane’s strength of character and enormous resilience saw him bounce back from career-threatening finger and shoulder injuries, and his stamina, his sheer will to win, and his self-belief were key factors in Australia’s great side of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Shane finished his international career with 708 Test wickets and a further 293 in One-Day Internationals, placing him second in the list of all-time international wicket-takers behind his great friend and rival Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (1347). Shane also captained Australia in 11 One-Day Internationals, winning 10 and losing just once.

At first-class level he was a passionate Victorian and enjoyed a long association with English county Hampshire. And at the end of his playing career, he also had successful stints in the Indian Premier League, captaining the Rajasthan Royals to the inaugural title in 2008, and the Big Bash League in Australia with the Melbourne Stars.

After he hung up his bowling boots, Shane continued to offer so much to the sport as a coach and commentator. In 2021 he worked with the London Spirit in the inaugural edition of The Hundred in the United Kingdom, something he was set to reprise this year.

He also worked as a broadcaster, and his forthright views and incredible insights gave viewers all over the world a deeper insight into the sport he loved.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley, in Pakistan for the first Test of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy series, said: “Shane was one of the most talented and charismatic cricketers we have ever witnessed. He loved cricket, had an extraordinarily astute understanding of the game and his influence and legacy will last for as long as it is played.

“Wisden named him as one of the five cricketers of the twentieth century and he was rightly placed alongside the names of Bradman, Hobbs, Sobers and Vivian Richards.

“We are in a state of complete shock at his sudden passing and our thoughts are with his family, his many friends and the legion of fans from all over the world who loved and admired Warnie for his unbelievable bowling skills, his humour, warmth and engaging personality.”

Australia men’s captain Pat Cummins said: “On behalf of the entire playing group and support staff here in Pakistan, I want to express our shock and sadness over Shane’s sudden passing. We are all numbed by the news.

“Shane was a once-in-a-century cricketer and his achievements will stand for all time, but apart from the wickets he took and the games he helped Australia win, what he did was draw so many people to the sport.

“So many of us in the playing group grew up idolising him and fell in love with this great sport as a result, while many of our support staff either played with him or against him.

“It has been a terrible couple of days for Australian cricket with the passing of Rod Marsh and now Shane. Our thoughts are with both families and, in Shane’s case, particularly with his parents Keith and Bridgette, his brother Jason and his children Jackson, Summer and Brooke.

“The game of cricket was never the same after Shane emerged, and it will never be the same now he has gone. Rest in peace King.”

Cricket Australia will release a further statement in due course.

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Shocked and saddened. He was only 52.

RIP mate. There will never be another Shane Warne. And thank you for all the memories.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shocked, stunned & miserable…<br><br>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. <br><br>Gone too young! <a href="https://t.co/219zIomwjB">pic.twitter.com/219zIomwjB</a></p>— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1499766592413962243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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 .</p>— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) <a href="https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive/status/1499756574566674432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
RIP and condolonces to his family and the Australian nation. :(

Warne was loved by the whole cricketing world, such a great bowler and a great personality.

Since Aus are in Pakistan, I hope the PCB arrange some sort of very special tribute to one of crickets greatest ever players.
 
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Vale Shane Warne

Australian cricket, along with the whole cricketing world, is in a state of shock at the loss of Shane Warne, a true cricketing genius, who has died aged 52.

Warne almost single-handedly reinvented the art of leg-spin when he burst onto the international scene in the early 1990s, and by the time he retired from international cricket in 2007 he had become the first bowler to reach 700 Test wickets.

A central figure in Australia’s ICC Cricket World Cup triumph in 1999, when he was player of the match in both the semi-final and the final, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack recognised Shane’s achievements by naming him as one of its Five Cricketers of the Twentieth Century.

Shane’s strength of character and enormous resilience saw him bounce back from career-threatening finger and shoulder injuries, and his stamina, his sheer will to win, and his self-belief were key factors in Australia’s great side of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Shane finished his international career with 708 Test wickets and a further 293 in One-Day Internationals, placing him second in the list of all-time international wicket-takers behind his great friend and rival Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka (1347). Shane also captained Australia in 11 One-Day Internationals, winning 10 and losing just once.

At first-class level he was a passionate Victorian and enjoyed a long association with English county Hampshire. And at the end of his playing career, he also had successful stints in the Indian Premier League, captaining the Rajasthan Royals to the inaugural title in 2008, and the Big Bash League in Australia with the Melbourne Stars.

After he hung up his bowling boots, Shane continued to offer so much to the sport as a coach and commentator. In 2021 he worked with the London Spirit in the inaugural edition of The Hundred in the United Kingdom, something he was set to reprise this year.

He also worked as a broadcaster, and his forthright views and incredible insights gave viewers all over the world a deeper insight into the sport he loved.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley, in Pakistan for the first Test of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy series, said: “Shane was one of the most talented and charismatic cricketers we have ever witnessed. He loved cricket, had an extraordinarily astute understanding of the game and his influence and legacy will last for as long as it is played.

“Wisden named him as one of the five cricketers of the twentieth century and he was rightly placed alongside the names of Bradman, Hobbs, Sobers and Vivian Richards.

“We are in a state of complete shock at his sudden passing and our thoughts are with his family, his many friends and the legion of fans from all over the world who loved and admired Warnie for his unbelievable bowling skills, his humour, warmth and engaging personality.”

Australia men’s captain Pat Cummins said: “On behalf of the entire playing group and support staff here in Pakistan, I want to express our shock and sadness over Shane’s sudden passing. We are all numbed by the news.

“Shane was a once-in-a-century cricketer and his achievements will stand for all time, but apart from the wickets he took and the games he helped Australia win, what he did was draw so many people to the sport.

“So many of us in the playing group grew up idolising him and fell in love with this great sport as a result, while many of our support staff either played with him or against him.

“It has been a terrible couple of days for Australian cricket with the passing of Rod Marsh and now Shane. Our thoughts are with both families and, in Shane’s case, particularly with his parents Keith and Bridgette, his brother Jason and his children Jackson, Summer and Brooke.

“The game of cricket was never the same after Shane emerged, and it will never be the same now he has gone. Rest in peace King.”

Cricket Australia will release a further statement in due course.

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A very calm composed statement by Cummins. I would not have blamed him for being teary eyed. Fans themselves are struggling to reconcile the loss let alone the Australian players who were super close to him.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sad day for Cricket!<br>An iconic cricket player & mentor has left us.<br>Deeply saddened by this news.<br><br>My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans all around the world 💔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPLegend?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPLegend</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShaneWarne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShaneWarne</a> <a href="https://t.co/1msDev2JoF">pic.twitter.com/1msDev2JoF</a></p>— Yasir Shah (@Shah64Y) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shah64Y/status/1499752719170605066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pat Cummins "The game of cricket was never the same after Shane emerged, and it will never be the same now he has gone" (video via Cricket Australia) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shanewarne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shanewarne</a> <a href="https://t.co/XBZ2oGNngs">pic.twitter.com/XBZ2oGNngs</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1499797902432116740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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.💔😢</p>— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) <a href="https://twitter.com/gilly381/status/1499782599903887364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
RIP Shane Warne. Deeply saddened. 52 is still so young. My thoughts are with his family.
 
For those that have played the game will know how immensely difficult it is to spin the ball as much as warne did but also to be as accurate as he was - totally unknown

Together with his genius he was great at minds games and if the spin didnt get you, his words and persona would

a larger than life character, and a great cricketing brain, its an immense loss for cricket that someone who was such a genuis is no more
 
Absolutely shocked. Devastating and sad news. One of my sporting inspirations. One of my earliest memories of cricket is that Ashes series and that famous delivery to Gatting. Since then ever present, a joy to watch and he spoke I wanted to listen. Absolute legend. This is such sad news.

Life is precious, people. It can be gone without warning. Make the most of each moment. Hold the people you love.

RIP Shane Warne. Lots of love and prayers to his family, friends and all others touched by his passing.
 
Absolutely stunned by the news.

Too young to be passing away...
 
Terrible news.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

I had the pleasure of meeting him a few years ago at Lord's in the media centre. He didn't know who I was and didn't have to give me any time, but in between commentary stints he stood and chatted with great passion about Pakistan cricket, Yasir Shah etc.
 
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The PCB should offer 1-2 rest days to the Australian team. It is unfair to ask them to play instantly given the gravity of the losses
 
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He only landed in thailand yesterday , dont want to speculate but usually people visit those kind of areas for partying purposes hope that was not a contributing factor
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THIS , I am no doctor but work under doctors and check patients daily, long haul flights may increase blood clots due to DVT and PE and increase risk of Heart attack,maybe MIG posted a tweet regarding some surgery caused heart failure. We have to wait fot Doctors final report. Huge loss for Cricket and condolence to his family:(
 
Guys, wrong to speculate at this stage regarding his death.

Let's wait for the facts to come out.
 
Sad news for different people around the world all leaving us life is short rip.
 
Australia cricket legend, Shane Warne, dies aged 52 of ‘suspected heart attack’

The news of the sudden demise of Shane Warne, at a very young age of 52, has left me devastated, shocked, and has truly felt like a loss at a personal level. It was a moment of utter disbelief when my brother called me to break the news to me. We often say at the retirement of players that a part of our memories has been taken away from us with them, but it feels that a great part of my childhood and teenage life memories have been taken away from me with this tragedy. It took me a couple of hours to come to term with the news, and I still can't believe that he's no more. It's always debated as to who is the best player in what field or department of different sports, but I was convinced more and more with time that Warne was the greatest at spin bowling in cricket. Two World Cup Semi-Final Man of the Match awards in absolute nail-biters and amongst the greatest cricket matches ever played, one in the Final of 1999, to go with which are numerous Test matches which he turned on his own; indeed, legends like him are not born every day. My lasting memory of the man will always be the cheer and applause that he received from the crowd anywhere in the world the moment that he was introduced into the bowling attack, and who can ever forget the ball that he bowled to dislodge Strauss 17 years ago, termed by many as the ball of the 21st century, one of the most iconic moments in the history of the game? Great cricketers don't necessarily make good commentators too, but Warne was one one of those and was amongst my favourite commentators. I'll miss his voice and analysis.

My heartfelt condolences to all his family and beloved ones.
 
Very Shocked to hear, Use to love watching him torment batsmen...
Very Sad..... Only 52... was expecting to hear from him for years to come.
Great of the game and of entertainment.
 
Let's just accept one thing and i am not saying because he has passed away, there are a very very few cricketers for whom can be said that "they changed the game" and Shane Warne is one of them. Absolute legend, no questions asked. RIP shane Warne..
 
Shane Warne - no more. I am really unable to wrap my head around this fact. Oh my goodness, this is such a gut punch. I am feeling really depressed. The guy was so much more than an absolute champion cricketer, he had such a massive aura around him, a giant of a performer, popular, his personality was unmistakably electric. It is very rare you have so many incredible attributes rolled into one sporting superstar.

Shane Warne - you will really be missed. I hope this is just some bad dream. Rest in Peace Champ.
 
<b>England Test captain, Joe Root:</b>

“My experiences of Shane were of someone who absolutely loved the game. Growing up he was a massive idol of mine and someone you wanted to emulate. The way he could win a game on his own, his skill levels were incredible.

“Certainly as a young kid watching him play, I’d have been 14 when the 2005 Ashes were on, in many ways that series was a massive influence on my career. The way he captured the nation, along with the whole of that series ... his phenomenal performances were the sort of things that make you want to get into the game and play at the highest level.

“I never got a chance to play against him but anyone that you speak to said how formidable he was to play against, not just with his skill level and how he played the game but he did it in the right way. I did get a chance to sit down and talk cricket with him and I’ll fondly remember that. We had two or three hours. He really loved the game of cricket and he was great fun to be around. I’m deeply saddened to hear this news.”
 
Embarrassing stuff on so many levels from Sunil Gavaskar. What a stupidly he is..
Who cares your book man...Show some respect
Discussing stats vs India to bring down someone who passed away and why even is the host asking questions like this instead of celebrating him. Shocking stuff.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shane Warne's passing away is a big shock....He mastered the art which is very difficult to master which is leg spin: Sunil Gavaskar. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewsToday?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewsToday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPShaneWarne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPShaneWarne</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sardesairajdeep</a> <a href="https://t.co/6KqSHf6Tes">pic.twitter.com/6KqSHf6Tes</a></p>— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaToday/status/1499772081793568773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<b>Sir Andrew Strauss:</b>

“He was literally the greatest showman ... No one played the game the way he did. The flamboyance, the enthusiasm for the game, the incredible competitive spirit that he had, and those extraordinary skills that he had in those fingers of his ... you were playing the grand master of the game and he made you know it, as well.

“[Facing him] was a living, breathing nightmare ... you’re playing to his tune. That was his great skill. He was the poker player, the psychologist, as well as mastering that skill of leg spin bowling. I came out on the wrong end many times against him ... and the one or two I did get runs against him, that’s going down as the highlight of my career.

“He was an extraordinary human being, he really was ... he loved nothing more to go out for a night and talk about the game of cricket ... incredible company, you would never have a better night out than you would with Shane Warne ... he had a great generosity of spirit ... he was the greatest promoter of the sport than you can possibly get.

“If you look at the greatest cricketer, there’s Don Bradman, and then there’s Shane Warne ... we’re remembering how we went about his cricket ... the ability to laugh at yourself and have a bit of a joke ... that’s what we all loved about Shane Warne.”
 
<b>The Australia captain Pat Cummins speaks:</b>

“Warney was an all-time great ... we loved so much about Warney. His showmanship, his charisma, his tactics, the way he willed himself and the team to win games for Australia ... and probably above all else his incredible skill as a leg spinner.

“So many guys in this team and squad who still hold him as a hero, their all-time favourite player. The loss that we’re all trying to wrap our heads around is huge.

“It’s been a really tough couple of days for Australian cricket, after the passing of Rod [Marsh], we just wish the best to both families.

“The game was never the same after Warney emerged and the game will never be the same after his passing.

“Rest in peace, King.”
 
The International Cricket Council has expressed sadness at the sudden passing of legendary Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne at the age of 52.

In a statement, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice expressed shock and sadness at Warne’s passing and said his impact on and off the field would be remembered for generations.

“I was stunned to hear the news of Shane’s passing. He was a true legend of the game, who changed the landscape of cricket by reviving the art of leg-spin. His larger-than-life personality, extraordinary skill and immense cricketing intellect ensured fans were glued to their seats whenever he was involved in a game.

“His contribution off the field was also remarkable, where he shared his time and experiences so generously with young players, especially up and coming leg-spinners. He also established a successful career in the commentary box, where his insightful and forthright views on the game made him one of the first-choice commentators for broadcasters in most cricketing countries.

“He will be sorely missed, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans at this difficult time, said Allardice.

Warne made his Test debut in 1992 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, going on to become the most successful leg-spinner of all time. He played 145 Tests, finishing with 708 wickets that included 37 five-wicket hauls and 10 10-wicket match hauls. In 194 ODI appearances, Warne snared 293 scalps.

Warne was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2013 and named as one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Century for his unparalleled achievements in an illustrious 15-year career that ended in 2007.

He helped Australia win the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 1999 and took more wickets than any other bowler in Ashes cricket, with a tally that stood at 195. After retiring from international cricket, Warne doubled up as captain and coach of the IPL Franchise team Rajasthan Royals, guiding them to the title in the league’s inaugural edition.

A flamboyant personality both on and off the field, Warne also found success as a commentator and was considered one of the sharpest analysts of the game.
 
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Embarrassing stuff on so many levels from Sunil Gavaskar. What a stupidly he is..
Who cares your book man...Show some respect
Discussing stats vs India to bring down someone who passed away and why even is the host asking questions like this instead of celebrating him. Shocking stuff.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shane Warne's passing away is a big shock....He mastered the art which is very difficult to master which is leg spin: Sunil Gavaskar. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewsToday?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewsToday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPShaneWarne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPShaneWarne</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sardesairajdeep</a> <a href="https://t.co/6KqSHf6Tes">pic.twitter.com/6KqSHf6Tes</a></p>— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaToday/status/1499772081793568773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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To be fair Gavasker didn't randomly bring up the stats, he was asked the question "Do you rate Warne as the best spinner".

His response should have been only a few words but he instead went on and on for a good 2 minutes and completely dragged the discussion, bringing up stats, which is wrong given the circumstances.
 
Absolutely terrible news. Died way to young. The sports poorer today without him.
 
Cover Drive Six said:
Embarrassing stuff on so many levels from Sunil Gavaskar. What a stupidly he is..
Who cares your book man...Show some respect
Discussing stats vs India to bring down someone who passed away and why even is the host asking questions like this instead of celebrating him. Shocking stuff.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shane Warne's passing away is a big shock....He mastered the art which is very difficult to master which is leg spin: Sunil Gavaskar. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewsToday?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewsToday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPShaneWarne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPShaneWarne</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sardesairajdeep</a> <a href="https://t.co/6KqSHf6Tes">pic.twitter.com/6KqSHf6Tes</a></p>— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaToday/status/1499772081793568773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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This was so cringe to watch. Just say "maybe not the best spinner, but he sure is up there with the greats" and just move on to next question.. yeesh.
 
The PCB is shocked and devasted to hear the news of Shane Warne’s passing. Shane will be sorely missed and cricket will be poorer without him. Our heartfelt condolences to Cricket Australia and Shane’s family and friends.
 
Extremely shocked and devastated about the death of Shane Warne. He was only 52 and I never expected to hear this news today. Never grew up watching him play but I have managed to catch up on everything from the old days and seen a good amount of highlights to see how great he was. What an amazing cricketer he was. RIP legend.
 
Shocking because he was just 52, he'd started to take his health seriously was getting fitter. Now none of us may know if he had bad habits behind the scenes, so no reason to assume that but it is shocking just for the reason that he is too young to die of a heart-attack.

God it's like a punch in the gut. One of my childhood heroes just no more.
 
One of the greatest cricketers of all time, without question. This is one the most shocking news I have seen this year.
 
Massive blow for the world of Cricket. Over the years Shane did undergo some physical change from a rather flabby man to one with six packs and tanned skin. His personal life was often in the news for the wrong reasons. I sense that he wasn't as healthy as it seemed from the outside. This great bowler will be remembered particularly by leg spinners for decades to come. Perhaps the current Benaud-Qadir trophy should be renamed to Warne-Qadir trophy seeing Warnie was not only a much better bowler then Benaud but too young to die.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Life is fickle and unpredictable. I stand here in disbelief and shock."<a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> pays his tributes to Shane Warne. <a href="https://t.co/jwN1qYRDxj">pic.twitter.com/jwN1qYRDxj</a></p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1499960950778040321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Absolutely devastated to hear the news of Shane Warne passing away. It's a huge huge loss in our cricketing world. Condolences to his family. His three children and the loved ones." <br><br>Captain <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> pays tribute to Shane Warne. <a href="https://t.co/LrRR7kJeU5">pic.twitter.com/LrRR7kJeU5</a></p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1499957284717268993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
I am still shocked. I live very near to the suburb where he grew up in Melbourne and went to the Hospital he was born and his old house.

Just sat in my car in front of those two buildings and held a minutes silence keeping all the PPers here and adoring cricket lovers in my thoughts as well.

I share the date of birth with him, 13th of September so since childhood had an instant connect. Cannot forget his champion bowling in 1999 WC and what can in say of the 2005 ashes, where he was just unstoppable.

RIP Warnie, You will be missed.
 
Warne died of a suspected heart attack on Friday while on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand. He was 52.

"Shane Warne didn't just inspire a cricket generation - he defined it," Daniel Andrews, the premier of the Australian state of Victoria, said in a statement.

"To us, he was the greatest - but to his family, he was so much more. Our hearts are breaking for Shane's family and friends - and they are in the thoughts of all Victorians.

"I have offered a state funeral to his family so Victorians can pay tribute to his legacy and contribution to our state, community and country."

Police in Thailand said Warne was found unresponsive by associates staying in the same villa, who tried to unsuccessfully revive him.

They said his body has been transferred to Koh Samui Hospital for an autopsy, adding there were no signs of foul play.

Australian officials will arrive in Koh Samui today to assist with repatriation and provide other assistance on the ground.

Warne retired from international cricket in 2007, after a stellar career where he took 708 Test wickets in 145 matches.

He won the 1999 50-over World Cup and claimed 293 dismissals in 194 one-day internationals between 1993 and 2004.

Warne retired from international cricket in 2007 and he continued to play franchise Twenty20 cricket until 2013.

After retiring, the spinner worked as a cricket commentator and in various coaching roles, including with the London Spirit in the inaugural edition of The Hundred in 2021.

Warne had three children with his ex-wife Simone Callahan and he was briefly engaged to actress Elizabeth Hurley in 2011.

Warne had tweeted earlier on Friday to pay tribute to Rod Marsh following the former Australia wicketkeeper's passing from a heart attack at the age of 74.

Ian Botham wrote on Twitter: "I've lost a great friend on and off the playing field. One of the best."

Virender Sehwag, the former Indian batsman, said Warne was "one of the greatest spinners, the man who made spin cool", with Gary Linekar adding in a tweet, "The greatest spin bowler of all time".

Sir Vivian Richards posted on Twitter: "I am shocked to the core. This can't be true."

"A huge loss for cricket."

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also paid his respects on social media, saying there was "never a dull moment" when Shane was around.

In a video posted on Twitter, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said Warne was "one of the best human beings [he] ever came across".

Meanwhile in Antigua, England's cricket team fell silent alongside the West Indies President XI out of respect of Warne.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who was coached by Warne in the Indian Premier League said in an Instagram post that it was an honour to work with Shane.

Former England batter Ian Bell, who faced Warne in the famous 2005 Ashes series, posted: "There are no words. A hero growing up and the greatest player I ever played against. I can't believe it."

Australian bowler Shane Warne celebrates bowling Alec Stewart (departing left) for one at Old Trafford in 1997© PA Australian bowler Shane Warne celebrates bowling Alec Stewart (departing left) for one at Old Trafford in 1997
England paid tribute to Warne on Twitter, adding: "One of the greatest of all-time. A legend. A genius. You changed Cricket. RIP Shane Warne."

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tweeted: "His achievements were the product of his talent, discipline & passion for the game he loved. But Shane was more than this to Australians. He was one of our nation's greatest characters.

"His humour, his passion, his irreverence, his approachability ensured he was loved by all. Australians loved him. We all did. We are all bewildered today by this sad and sudden loss."

Warne is widely considered one of the greatest bowlers in cricketing history having made his Test debut in 1992 against India in Sydney, despite playing only seven first-class games.

The match ended in a draw and it wasn't until the following year's Ashes series that Warne announced himself on the Test scene.

With his first ball of the series, and his first ball in England, Warne clean bowled Mike Gatting with a delivery that became known as the "Ball of the Century".

He finished the series with 34 wickets and took 73 wickets in 1994, a record for a spin bowler and he was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of Year in 1994.

In 1994, he took 10 wickets for the first time in his career against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground and took his only Test hat-trick in 1994-95 against England in the Ashes.

Warne was banned from cricket in 2003 for testing positive for a prohibited substance but following his return to cricket in 2004, he was named Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World.

As well as a long and successful international career, Warne played domestic cricket for Victoria in Australia and Hampshire in England.

He captained Hampshire for three seasons, between 2005 and 2007.

As well as taking over 1,000 wickets in international cricket, as a lower-order batsman he had over 3,000 Test runs.

Following Australia's 5-0 Ashes series victory over England in 2007, he retired from international cricket, along with Glenn McGrath, and Justin Langer (Damien Martyn also departed during the series).

He holds the record for the most Ashes wickets ever, with 195 dismissals in 36 Tests.

Victory in 1993 Ashes was the first of six in a row for Warne and Australia, a run which was ended by England's famous 2-1 win in 2005, despite the spinner taking 40 wickets in the series.

He would play in the first four seasons of the Indian Premier League for the Rajasthan Royals, where he captained the side and coached.

In 2008, he led the team to victory against the Chennai Super Kings in the final of the 2008 season.

Warne was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013 - however, his career wasn't without controversy on and off the cricketing field.

As well as his ban in 2003, it was revealed in 1998 by the Australian Cricket Board that Warne and Mark Waugh had been fined for accepting money from a bookmaker.

In 2000, Warne lost the Australian vice-captaincy for sending erotic texts to a British nurse and he was involved in an altercation with two teenagers who took a photo of him smoking.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/cri...icket-legend/ar-AAUBVx5?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531
 
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A minute's silence was held before Australia men and women's matches as tributes to continued to pour in for Shane Warne, who died on Friday.

Leg-spinner Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, died of a suspected heart attack aged 52.

A stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will be permanently renamed the SK Warne Stand as a tribute.

Fans left flowers, beer cans and photographs at Warne's statue at the MCG.

Warne took his first Test hat-trick at the MCG and also claimed his 700th Test wicket at the ground in 2006.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has offered a state funeral to the family of a man who he said "defined a generation".

"To us, he was the greatest - but to his family, he was so much more. Our hearts are breaking for Shane's family and friends," Andrews said.

"I have offered a state funeral to his family so Victorians can pay tribute to his legacy and contribution to our state, community and country."

State funerals are held to honour people of national significance.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has also offered his family a state funeral for Warne.

Former Australia batter Ricky Ponting, who captained Warne from 2004-2007, called him "the greatest bowler I ever played with or against".

"He gave me my nickname. We were teammates for more than a decade, riding all the highs and lows together," Ponting wrote on Twitter.

"Through it all he was someone you could always count on, someone who loved his family, someone who would be there for you when you needed him and always put his mates first."

Australia and Pakistan men wore black armbands and held a minute's silence before play on the second day of the first Test in Lahore.

Australia's women also wore black armbands in their Women's World Cup victory against England and observed a silence for both Warne and Rod Marsh, who died on Thursday.

Leg-spinner Alana King touched her armband after dismissing Tammy Beaumont as a mark of respect to Warne.

Cricketers in the Sheffield Shield, Australia's domestic competition, also wore black armbands and AFL players observed a minute's silence.

Warne died in his villa on the Thai island of Koh Samui on Friday of a suspected heart attack.

Thai police told Reuters his death was not being treated as suspicious.

BBC
 
Australia cricket legend, Shane Warne, dies aged 52 of ‘suspected heart attack’

Even German newspapers have picked up the news, a lot of which of course also has to do with his good relations with Hollywood film stars and other celebrities.

Warne held quite a name in my entire family, and all of my family members have been left in a state of disbelief at his death at such a young age. Nobody can quite believe it to be true.

Cover Drive Six said:
Embarrassing stuff on so many levels from Sunil Gavaskar. What a stupidly he is..
Who cares your book man...Show some respect
Discussing stats vs India to bring down someone who passed away and why even is the host asking questions like this instead of celebrating him. Shocking stuff.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shane Warne's passing away is a big shock....He mastered the art which is very difficult to master which is leg spin: Sunil Gavaskar. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewsToday?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewsToday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPShaneWarne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPShaneWarne</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sardesairajdeep</a> <a href="https://t.co/6KqSHf6Tes">pic.twitter.com/6KqSHf6Tes</a></p>— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaToday/status/1499772081793568773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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That is just low, very low, from Gavaskar! Didn´t expect this from him. There were obviously better ways to make his point, even if he didn´t consider Warne as the greatest.

For those of you who´re wonder as to what it is about from a fairly, four-minute long video, watch from 2:35.

Again, very low and extremely insensitive from Gavaskar. He should´ve done better than that, definitely.
 
Cover Drive Six said:
Embarrassing stuff on so many levels from Sunil Gavaskar. What a stupidly he is..
Who cares your book man...Show some respect
Discussing stats vs India to bring down someone who passed away and why even is the host asking questions like this instead of celebrating him. Shocking stuff.



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shane Warne's passing away is a big shock....He mastered the art which is very difficult to master which is leg spin: Sunil Gavaskar. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewsToday?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewsToday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPShaneWarne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPShaneWarne</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sardesairajdeep</a> <a href="https://t.co/6KqSHf6Tes">pic.twitter.com/6KqSHf6Tes</a></p>— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaToday/status/1499772081793568773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Shocking? You may have been living under a rock because Indian media and most of the celebrities have always been like that. Opportunists.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saddened to learn of the sudden passing of cricketer Shane Warne, a bowling genius who took the art of leg spin to new heights. He will be missed across the cricketing world.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1500038104786214912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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DHONI183 said:
Even German newspapers have picked up the news, a lot of which of course also has to do with his good relations with Hollywood film stars and other celebrities.

Warne held quite a name in my entire family, and all of my family members have been left in a state of disbelief at his death at such a young age. Nobody can quite believe it to be true.



That is just low, very low, from Gavaskar! Didn´t expect this from him. There were obviously better ways to make his point, even if he didn´t consider Warne as the greatest.

For those of you who´re wonder as to what it is about from a fairly, four-minute long video, watch from 2:35.

Again, very low and extremely insensitive from Gavaskar. He should´ve done better than that, definitely.
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I hav always found Gavaskar as a commentator completely abhorring and have mentioned it a few times on this forum. He was a great batsman but a very shallow and small human being whose life revolves around stats. I am sure he would have a stat of how many times he went to washroom in Mohali on day 1 because that's all that matters to him. I hav no clue what people find good about his commentary but i watch it with my tv mute.
 
So sad
2 greatest ever leg spinners Abdul Qadir and Shane Warne both gone too soon due to heart attack :(
 
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell failed to keep his emotions intact while talking about late Shane Warne as he broke down in a live interview. Maxwell said that he was just broken and couldn't comprehend the sudden demise of the 52-year old.

The legendary leg-spinner Warne was on a vacation at Koh Samui, Thailand and died on Friday, March 4 of a suspected heart attack. Considered, one of the greatest bowlers to have played the game, Warne took 708 wickets in Test matches, going with his 293 dismissals in One-day cricket.

Maxwell had to fight tears while talking about his mentor and friend 'Warnie'. In an emotional interview with Fox Sports, Maxwell said, "We've lost someone with immeasurable knowledge of the game, someone that's going to be dearly missed. Warnie actually got me to the Stars. Sorry... umm, yeah, we had a really good relationship. Just broken.

"I was actually lucky enough to play my second ever grade game against Warnie. I was about 16 or 17 and thought I was fortunate then. But to get to play with him at the Stars and post his career, become good friends off the field and sort of be a part of his inner sanctum... it's a hard morning," he added.

Heaping praise on the Victorian, Maxwell said that he was the most caring and generous person he had met while commending him for being there for young cricketers and offering tips or advice and sharing his knowledge.

"He was a pretty life-loving person. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more caring, loyal, generous person than him. He gave his time to pretty much every cricketer that came through. He saw every leg spinner that was playing international cricket, state cricket when he was commentating, he'd be out there helping them out. That was just the sort of person he was, he just gave his time so generously. He found a way to, he inspired multiple generations of players wanting to be Shane Warne. That’s the legacy he's going to leave," the 33-year old said.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...-tribute-to-late-shane-warne-article-90009039
 
Saddened about this, he was a legend of leg break bowling and very aggressive bowler, he will be missed:(
 
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They are reporting a massive heart attack in our media in Australia.

RIP Shane Warne....a big loss to Australian cricket and cricket in general.
 
There is no official autopsy report etc so please refrain from making up your own theories.
 
Shane Warne had 'seen a doctor about his heart' before his sudden death in Koh Samui, Thai Police say


Australian cricket great Shane Warne had experienced chest pains prior to his death in Thailand and had a medical history of asthma and some heart issues, according to Thai Police.

Warne died of a suspected heart attack, aged 52, at a villa on Koh Samui on Friday.

Yuttana Sirisomba, superintendent at the Bo Phut police station on Koh Samui, told reporters on Saturday that he had been given medical information from Warne's family.

Mr Yuttana added that Warne had recently "seen a doctor about his heart".

He said the Australian's body would be transferred to Surat Thani on the Thai mainland on Sunday for an autopsy.

Mr Yuttana said he did not know how long the autopsy would take.

"I am not sure as it depends on the doctor's opinion," he said.

He declined to comment when asked about the likely cause of death.

Earlier, friends of Warne met with Thai Police at Bo Phut Police Station to discuss repatriating the Australian cricketing great's body.

"We just really want to get Shane home," Warne's close friend, Andrew Neophitou, said.

Australian Ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon and DFAT officials met twice with Royal Thai Police at Bo Phut Police Station on Saturday to discuss arrangements to return Warne's body to Australia.

The second meeting went for more than two hours.

After the meeting, Mr McKinnon spoke to journalists and thanked the police.

"I'm here on behalf of Shane Warne's family and his travelling companions to thank Superintendent Yutthana and his team here at the Bo Phun Police Station and the hospital in Koh Samui for facilitating this process and getting Shane Warne back to Australia as quickly as possible," he said.

"They have been very compassionate, very efficient, and very understanding."

Earlier, consular officials from Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) met with Warne's friends at the Samujana Villas where they had all been staying.

"DFAT is working with Thai authorities to confirm arrangements following his passing, assist with his repatriation and provide other assistance on the ground," Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement.

Royal Thai Police told the ABC they were not treating Warne's death as suspicious but wanted to complete a thorough investigation.

They said they would take statements from his friends and ask forensic officers to examine the villa.

Warne's death came less than 24 hours after fellow cricket great Rod Marsh died in hospital, having suffered a heart attack last week.

The Australian men's Test team observed a minute's silence before the start of play on day two of the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

The women's ODI team paid its respects prior to its opening World Cup match against England in New Zealand.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a state funeral for "one of our greatest cricketers of all time" would be organised by the federal and Victorian governments, Cricket Australia and Warne's family.

In a statement, Mr Morrison said Warne brought "something magical" to Australia's summers, and he was bewildered by the sad and sudden loss.

On Saturday afternoon, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the Great Southern Stand at the MCG would be renamed in Warne's honour.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03...n-thailand-meet-police-repatriation/100885956
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Australians have woken in shock and sadness to the awful news of the death of Shane Warne, aged just 52.<br><br>Shane was one of our greatest cricketers of all time, one of only a few that could approach the extraordinary achievements of the great Don Bradman. <a href="https://t.co/SFxLxe0SQo">pic.twitter.com/SFxLxe0SQo</a></p>— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP/status/1499885123256614913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Rahul Dravid's tribute to Rod Marsh and Shane Warne:

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Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
Shocking? You may have been living under a rock because Indian media and most of the celebrities have always been like that. Opportunists.
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Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar's comment on Australia cricket legend Shane Warne did not go down well with fans on Twitter who lashed out at the batting maestro for commenting on his record against India on the day of his death. Warne, aged 52, on Friday died of a suspected heart attack in Thailand.

While expressing his shock at the demise of the former Aussie cricketer, Gavaskar was asked to compare Warne and rate him among the greatest spinners to have embraced the sport, however he refused to put his name on that list and instead opined that Indian spinners and Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan had better record than Warne.

“No, I wouldn’t say that no. For me the Indian spinners and Muttiah Muralitharan were better than Shane Warne," he told India Today.

“Look at Shane Warne’s record against India. It was pretty ordinary. In India, he got five wickets only once in Nagpur, and that too because Zaheer Khan swung wildly against him to give him a fifer. Because he did not have much success against Indian players who were very good players of spin, I don’t think I would call him the greatest. Muttiah Muralitharan with a greater success he had against India, I would rank him over Warne in my book,” added Gavaskar.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...r-comment-on-shane-warne-101646468919650.html
 
Really poor from gavasker That wasnt the time to delve into his stats and comment negatively on his ability He shouldve been paying a handsome tribute to a legend

Hope he regrets his comments and doesnt repeat them
 
As I sit here now, I confess to still being slightly in a state of disbelief that the great man is indeed gone from this world.
 
Not surprised by the indian media and gavaskar, they have a habit of saying dumb stuff in such situations.

Greatest leg spinner to have existed. Was excited when yasir shah went to england and warne was with sky sports. We all wanted to know what warnes analysis were about yasir shah.

He praised yasir alot that day when he picked up a 10fer at lords.
 
My dad and members of his generation are massive fans of Gavaskar. They seem to think he is a gentleman and praise him as being a bit of a statesmen.

On the contrary I have found him to always be boorish, aloof and biased.

Perhaps he hasn't aged well.
 
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