Shane Warne - an Australian cricket great, regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52 of a suspected heart attack, according to a statement issued by his management company on Friday.
Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all-time, dies at 52
Warne was credited with reviving the art of leg-spin. A maverick on the cricket field, Warne inspired countless cricketers around the world to try their hand at it. During a brilliant 15-year career he took 708 Test wickets – a tally surpassed only by Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who took 800.
Often dubbed ‘the greatest spin wizard’ to have graced the game, a saddened sporting world mourned the loss of the legendary cricketer.
Unbelievable. Shane Warne has died, aged 52 😢https://t.co/m8eVs9IYIa
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 4, 2022
Shocked, stunned & miserable…
— 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
💔 And speechless at the moment. I literally don’t know how to sum up this situation. My friend is gone!!
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 4, 2022
We have lost one of the Greatest Sportsmen of all time!!
My condolences goes out to his family.
RIP Warnie!! You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/sQOrL9dIyM
Life is so fickle and unpredictable. I cannot process the passing of this great of our sport and also a person I got to know off the field. RIP #goat. Greatest to turn the cricket ball. pic.twitter.com/YtOkiBM53q
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 4, 2022
#RIPShaneWarne
— The Field (@thefield_in) March 4, 2022
"Once in a century type cricketer....
....rest in peace, king"
🎥 Australia Test captain Pat Cummins reacts (via Cricket Australia):pic.twitter.com/oyFG8mMHxs
Hard to fathom. We all idolised Warnie growing up for his showmanship, will to win from any position and his incredible skill. Players all over the world owe him so much for what he has brought to cricket. He had a huge affect on all he met. He transcended cricket.
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) March 4, 2022
RIP King pic.twitter.com/614NRwq4wm
I am numb!!! My hero, my mentor, my great friend, Shane Warne is no longer with us. Warnie, the impact you had on this great game and everyone around it is immeasurable. Thank you for being so bloody good to me. I am going to miss you so much. Rest In Peace SK 💔💔
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 4, 2022
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.💔😢
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
A leg-spinner like no other. 💔#ShaneWarne
— The Field (@thefield_in) March 4, 2022
🎥 Lancashire Cricket pic.twitter.com/vNoYCwRW6t
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
I wonder if any Australian athlete has ever lived their life like such an open wound. It was impossible not to live it with him. If you followed cricket, you followed Shane Warne. Every single moment, from unplayable leggies through to getting caught in his undies.
— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) March 4, 2022
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 4, 2022
Can feel my hands shaking as I type this out
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) March 4, 2022
The reason behind me opting for bowling leg spin
My inspiration my idol since childhood
RIP LEGEND 💔🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Dgnz5BdRCt
Our meetings were like an educational class for me and your encouraging words always pushed me on.
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) March 4, 2022
You will always remain the 'King' and my hero. I will miss our chats and will miss you even more my friend 💔
May your soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/uYUqZtSkMQ
Nooooooooooooooo can’t believe you are no more @ShaneWarne 🙏🙏 😢😢😢 RIP my HERO .. don’t wanna believe this .. totally shattered
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 4, 2022
Really shocked and Sad to hear the news of Shane passing away, it's a very difficult news to digest. One of the greatest legends of the game. We have So many memories together.Can't believe Shane is no more.Honestly life is so unpredictable and so fragile. Prayers for the family. pic.twitter.com/43QnruquQ9
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) 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
— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) March 4, 2022
A thread of leg spin
🧵 🏏
Test debut vs India, 1st over pic.twitter.com/k5Twd2QKvB
He was one of the greatest competitors. Played hard on field and was one of the first to have a beer with you after. Was always a pleasure and challenge playing against him. More importantly loved his kids endlessly. One of crickets greats. Rip Shane. You will be missed
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) March 4, 2022
In utter disbelief and shocked pic.twitter.com/Loroq7f8n4
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) March 4, 2022
Shocked to hear about Shane Warne's departure. Shared some wonderful years with him during the start of my career. Rest in peace, legend!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) March 4, 2022
- Shocked to hear the news of legendary #ShaneWarne passing away... pic.twitter.com/r5SxwUFjXm
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) March 4, 2022
Australian Legend@rajasthanroyals Legend
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) March 4, 2022
Was an honour to know you and work with you
This man is a LEGEND ❤️❤️#theking 😢 https://t.co/InZb4mH8fH
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.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne was a crowd puller. Magician with the ball. Absolute legend of Australian cricket. First IPL winning captain. He will be missed, He will be remembered forever. #rip #shanewarne
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 4, 2022
Two legends of our game have left us too soon. I’m lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can not believe it. #rip, you will both be missed https://t.co/gduLY9bIwg
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 4, 2022
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) March 4, 2022
It’s a sad day for world cricket. First the news of Rodney Marsh & now Shane Warne 💔 Heartbreaking! I have fond memories of playing with Warne. He was the king of spin & a legend of the game who’s gone way before his time. RIP. You will be missed 🙏🏻 my condolences to his family
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 4, 2022
So shocking !!! Just can’t believe it 💔 #rip #legend https://t.co/Q3llu9PjMx
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) March 4, 2022
Broken😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔 https://t.co/EyyFoKeCS1
— Danevn81 (@Danevn811) March 4, 2022
"Whenever he came to the wicket, change came over the game of Cricket"
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 4, 2022
My mind just cannot accept that Shane Warne is no more. Gone too soon.. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends..RIP Warnie 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/YgfvY1WaS0
Shocking to hear the demise of Shane Warne ! He was one of the greatest wrist spinners to ever grace the game! My heartfelt condolences to his family , friends and fans from across the world! May his soul rest in peace 🙏! pic.twitter.com/B5gMVJZRGk
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) March 4, 2022
Sad, speechless, and completely shocked. An incredible loss to cricket. I have no words. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the sport. Rest in Peace, Shane Warne. Sending my condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/wO7VenwVSD
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) March 4, 2022
Terribly saddened and shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne has died. The greatest spin bowler of all time. Can’t quite believe it. RIP Shane
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne ... Really !!!!! ☹️
— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
Tell me it's not true please
No words can describe, Warnie was beyond the stars. A once in a lifetime entertainer, made our game magical. #RIP #ShaneWarne
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 4, 2022
RIP 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/MIcsBEjfL6
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) March 4, 2022
Cannot believe it.
— 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
Fox are reporting that Shane Warne has died aged 52 of a suspected heart attack. Simply unbelievable bowler and one of the most entertaining characters in the game's history. Dreadful news.
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) March 4, 2022
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 4, 2022
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭#RIPKing 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 4, 2022
TRAGIC: Shane Warne, the greatest leg spinner the game has seen, who redefined the sport in our times , has passed away from a heart attack at age 52.. RIP
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) March 4, 2022
This is absolutely unbelievable. Shocked beyond words. A legend and one of the greatest players ever to grace the game..
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 4, 2022
Gone too soon... Condolences to his family and friends. https://t.co/UBjIayR5cW
Shocked beyond words to hear the news of Shane Warne's passing away. Condolences to his friends and family, Growing up in the 90s he was one of my all time favourites. Feeling heartbroken 💔
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 4, 2022
Simply can't believe we are writing this.
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) March 4, 2022
RIP Shane Warne, one of the game's best characters and finest bowlers.
Forever etched in Ashes history ✍️ pic.twitter.com/A2jOWPt6L5
Shocked beyond words on hearing about the passing of Shane Warne. Grew up watching and idolising him for the way he played the game. What a loss...
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) March 4, 2022
Shocked beyond words. A legend of our game, an icon, and someone who revolutionised spin bowling. RIP Shane Warne. pic.twitter.com/4rjArGHpSp
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) March 4, 2022
One of the greatest of all-time.
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 4, 2022
A legend. A genius.
You changed Cricket.
RIP Shane Warne ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YX91zmssoT
Australia's men bowled four spinners on day one of the #PAKvAUS 1st Test today. Four. How many cricketers around the world would Warne have inspired, this generation in particular.
— Isabelle Westbury (@izzywestbury) March 4, 2022
Hard to believe. Heartfelt prayers to his family, friends, and fans. Rest in peace Shane Warne. pic.twitter.com/iDaSMijocr
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) March 4, 2022
Absolutely shocked to hear about Shane Warne. A terrific statesman of our game. May God bless his soul and my condolences to his loved ones. 🙏🏻
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) March 4, 2022
RIP LEGEND 🙏🏿 😞 #ShaneWarne
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) March 4, 2022
#Peshawar and #shanewarne on the same day. 💔💔💔
— Shan Masood (@shani_official) March 4, 2022
I cannot believe this. What a horrific 24 hours for Australian cricket 🏏 https://t.co/ZklqJIMSLj
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) March 4, 2022
Lost for words. RIP Shane Warne. One of the greats of the game. Absolutely shocking news. Condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/zEWP0tKSII
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) March 4, 2022
The global cricketing community is poorer today with the passing away of Australian great Shane Warne. The BCCI mourns the loss of the champion cricketer who enriched the game with his craft. pic.twitter.com/ZXiRUTr5eJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 4, 2022
Just like that a big part of our growing up has gone. Shane Warne didn't just change the game, he was the game in so many ways. This is simply tragic.
— Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (@GurpreetGK) March 4, 2022
3:30am here. I wake to see the statement from CA at the top of my notifications. It’s a dream right? Can’t be true. Absolutely shocked. Can’t comprehend. Vale Shane Warne. He’s the reason so many of us kids fell in love with cricket. Devastated. Life is so unpredictable. 💔 pic.twitter.com/rf5ZOVi5rz
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) March 4, 2022