Australian cricket legend Shane Warne died on Friday aged 52 from a “suspected heart attack”. Australian media reported quoting a statement from its management. Reactions poured in from the cricketing fraternity as the entire cricketing world mourned the passing of a true legend of the sport. Warne, a 1999 World Cup winner, was considered one of the best spinners to ever play the game. He finished his Test career with 708 wickets and remains the second highest wicket-taker in Tests behind Muttiah Muralitharan.
Here are the reactions that have arrived.
Shocked to learn of Shane Warne’s departure. I shared wonderful years with him at the beginning of my career. Rest in peace, legend!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) March 4, 2022
Terribly saddened and shocked to hear the news of Shane Warne’s passing. The greatest spin launcher of all time. I can not believe it. RIP Shane
-Gary Lineker ???? (@GaryLineker) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne, the greatest kicker the game has ever seen, has died aged 52.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/o5w52kruYV
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) March 4, 2022
Shocking to learn of Shane Warne’s disappearance! He was one of the greatest wrist turners to ever grace the game! My deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world! That his soul rests in peace ????! pic.twitter.com/B5gMVJZRGk
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) March 4, 2022
Extremely sad news TEAR @ShaneWarne absolute legend of the game ????. Sad day for the whole cricket fraternity pic.twitter.com/c32FcGbxzz
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) March 4, 2022
I just heard the devastating news of the passing of the legendary Shane Warne. No words to describe how shocked and sad I am.
What a legend. What a man. What a cricketer. pic.twitter.com/4C8veEBFWS—Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 4, 2022
I can’t believe it.
One of the greatest spinners, the man who made spin cool, superstar Shane Warne is no more.
Life is very fragile, but it is very difficult to understand. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/f7FUzZBaYX— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 4, 2022
heartbroken about @ShaneWarnethe news. Rest in peace legend. I used to watch him take wickets on TV. So when I started real cricket I decided to become a legpinner. I have no words to express my pain. Prayers for the deceased and family. pic.twitter.com/NIk7KDW85d
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne…Really!!!!!
Please tell me it’s not true
— NSP (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
We are shocked to learn of the sudden and shocking passing of Shane Warne. Our thoughts to his family and Australian cricket. He was the greatest spinner of them all, an entertainer, a showman and had skills beyond compare. A tragic loss for the sports world.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) March 4, 2022
A very sad news RIP @ShaneWarne absolute legend of the game. Sad day for the whole cricket fraternity pic.twitter.com/c32FcGbxzz
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) March 4, 2022
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