Australian Cricket Legend Shane Warne Dies at Age 52

The bowler led Australia to three World Cup titles.

One of cricket’s all-time greats, Shane Warne, died at the age of 52 this week.

MPC Entertainment, who represented Warne, confirmed that the Australian cricketer died on Friday in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.

One of the greatest of all-time.

A legend. A genius.

You changed Cricket.

RIP Shane Warne ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YX91zmssoT

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 4, 2022

“Shane was found unresponsive in his Villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” MPC Entertainment said. “The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”

Warne’s cricket career spanned from 1992–2013. The bowler finished his career with 708 Test wickets, which is more than any other Australian cricketer. Warne was inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame in 2012.

There will never be anyone like Shane Warne pic.twitter.com/O38WuowKID

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 4, 2022

He helped Australia to three World Cup titles (1999, 2003, 2007). On top of that, Australia won seven Ashes series with Warne (1993, 1994-95, 1997, 1998-99, 2001, 2002-03, 2006-07), which is a biennial series held between England and Australia.

Various current and former cricketers tweeted about Warne’s impact on cricket following the news of his death.

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

Terribly saddened and shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne has passed away. The greatest spin bowler of all time. RIP 🙏

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) 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

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

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To the greatest legspinner of all time= Shane Warne. The reason I started bowling legspin. Rest in power. There will be none like you. Few people have the power to inspire generations, you are the reason so many of us started bowling legspin. #Legend @ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/iYPdAwYS7Q

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) March 4, 2022