Australian cricket legend Shane Warne passed away on Friday at the age of 52, due to a “suspected heart attack”. Australia media reported citing a statement from his management. Reactions poured in from the cricket fraternity as the entire cricketing world mourned the demise of a true legend of the sport. Warne, a World Cup winner in 1999, was considered one of the best spinners to have played the game. He ended his Test career with 708 wickets and remains the second highest wicket-taker in Tests behind Muttiah Muralitharan.
Here are of the reactions that have been coming in.
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
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, the greatest leg-spinner the game has ever seen, has died at the age of 52.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/o5w52kruYV
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) March 4, 2022
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
Extremely sad news ???? RIP @ShaneWarne absolute legend of the game ????. Sad day for all cricket fraternity pic.twitter.com/c32FcGbxzz
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) March 4, 2022
Just heard the devastating news about legendary Shane Warne passing away. No words to describe how shocked & sad i am.
What a legend. What a man. What a cricketer. pic.twitter.com/4C8veEBFWS— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 4, 2022
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
Heartbroken about @ShaneWarne‘s news. Rest in peace legend. I used to keep watching him take wickets on TV. So when I started proper cricket, I decided to become a legspinner. Have no words to express my sorrow. Prayers for the departed and family. pic.twitter.com/NIk7KDW85d
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne … Really !!!!!
Tell me it’s not true please
— DK (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
We are shocked to hear of the sudden and shocking death of Shane Warne. All our thoughts to his family and Australian cricket. He was the greatest leg-spinner of them all, an entertainer, a showman and had skills beyond compare. A tragic loss to the world of sport.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) March 4, 2022
Extremely sad news RIP @ShaneWarne absolute legend of the game . Sad day for all cricket fraternity pic.twitter.com/c32FcGbxzz
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) March 4, 2022
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