Warne’s latest tweet came just 12 hours before his death was confirmed when he paid tribute to Australian great Australian cricket Rod March, who died after a heart attack at the age of 74.
It’s sad to hear the news that Rod March has passed. He has been a legend of our wonderful game and an inspiration to many young boys and girls. Rod took great care of cricket and gave so much, especially to the players of Australia and England. I send a lot and a lot of love to Ross and family. RIP comrades
– Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) March 4, 2022
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Shane Keith Warne has died of a suspected heart attack in Samui, Thailand, today, Friday, March 4,” MPC Entertainment said in a statement.
“Shane was found unanswered in his villa, and despite all the efforts of the medical staff, he was not resuscitated.
“The family is asking for privacy at this time and will provide more details in due course.”
Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers, has died on suspicion of a heart attack at the age of 52.
– ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 4, 2022
Warne was one of the deadliest cricket bowlers with 708 trial gates in his name – the most for the Australian and the second of all time after only Muti Muralitharan of Sri Lanka.
Three times he was recognized by Wiesden, the world’s leading cricketer, and one of Wiesden’s five participants in 20th century cricket. As a legacy, Warne’s is second to none – the world’s largest leg spinner.
Perhaps his greatest moment occurred in the Ashes series against England in 1993, when he delivered the “ball of the century” to the utterly insane Mike Gatting. The video of the delivery was widely circulated on social media when news of his death spread.
“You changed cricket”
Warne, who has three children, ended his international career in 2007 after blinding the world of cricket for 15 years.
He has led Australia’s dominance at Ashes for more than a decade and is credited with reviving the art of spin bowling, inspiring subsequent generations of players.
The tribute came after the news of his death, and Australian cricketer David Warner sent his thoughts to the Warren and Marsh families.
“Two legends of our game left us too early,” Warner wrote on social media. “I have no words and it is very sad.
“My thoughts and prayers are directed to the Marsh and Warn family. I just can’t believe it. Rip, you’re both going to be bored.”
Two legends of our game left us too early. I’m losing words and it’s very sad. My thoughts and prayers are directed to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can’t believe it. # rest in peaceyou will both be bored https://t.co/gduLY9bIwg
– David Warner (@ davidwarner31) March 4, 2022
The current captain of India Rohit Sharma expressed shock and sadness over the death of Warne, writing on Twitter that “still can not believe it.”
“Here I really lost my words, it’s very sad. The absolute legend and champion of our game has left us,” he added.
A constant thorn in the side throughout his career, England Cricket has also published a tribute to Warne’s memory, describing the cauldron as “one of the greatest of all time”.
“Legend. Genius. You changed Cricket, ”it said.
Warne continued to play cricket under the Twenty20 franchise until 2013, before retiring from all sports.
He continued to participate in the game through his broadcasting and entertainment work.
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