Shane Warne, the legendary cricketer, has passed away of a suspected heart attack at the age of 52 in Koh Samui, Thailand, while on holiday.
Warne, named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Century, claimed 708 Test wickets in a 15-year career for Australia between 1992 and 2007, and was also an ODI World Cup winner in 1999.
According to his manager Michael Cohen, he died 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,” Cohen’s statement read. "The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”
According to Reuters, Thai Police said Warne and three other friends were staying in a private villa and one of them went to inquire about him after the former cricketer did not turn up for dinner.
The shocking news comes hours after the death of another icon of Australian cricket, former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh, who also suffered a heart attack earlier this week at the age of 74.
Soon after the news broke, Pakistani cricket fraternity came together on Twitter to mourn the legendary cricketer’s loss:
A lot of cricket has died with you today Warnie! #RIPShaneWarne
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 4, 2022
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 .
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne no more..
I’m Shocked and Shattered.Simply can’t believe I’m hearing this.Very very sad day for our cricket community.The biggest superstar of my generation gone.Goodbye Legend @ShaneWarne #RIP Condolences to the family and friends. pic.twitter.com/TRWstn6knq— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) March 4, 2022
Life is so unpredictable. Cricket will surely miss your presence. Thinking about his family and friends. You’ll remain in prayers of many. #ShaneWarne #legend pic.twitter.com/UCzviweKlZ
— Sajid Khan🇵🇰 (@SajidKhan244) March 4, 2022
The game of cricket has lost what I consider a university of leg-spin bowling today. I was inspired by his bowling from the start of my career and it was always a privilege to play against him. My deepest condolences are with Warne’s family and loved ones. #ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/Uht87qDcJ5
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2022
Very sad to know about @ShaneWarne Cricket fraternity has lost a legend. RIP #ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/qWFVpDRfFL
— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) March 4, 2022
Find it hard to believe. Such a devastating loss for the cricket world. He literally inspired generations with his magical leg spin. You’ll forever be missed #ShaneWarne. My heart and prayers goes to his family, friends, and fans. #legend pic.twitter.com/pigrD785gC
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) March 4, 2022
Life is so unpredictable. Cricket will surely miss your presence. Thinking about his family and friends. You’ll remain in prayers of many. #ShaneWarne #legend
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) March 4, 2022
#RIP legend 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/rML8jwUtlC
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) March 4, 2022
