Bhubaneswar: Legendary Australian spin bowler Shane Warne passed away on Friday. Warne suffered a suspected heart attack, reports stated. The Australian legend was 52.
“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” a statement released by Warne’s management said.
The Cricketing fraternity in Australia and across the World expressed shock at the news of Warne’s demise.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag Tweeted:
“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.”
The legendary spinner played 145 tests claiming 708 wickets and 194 ODIs ending with 293 dismissals in his career spanning 15 years. Watching Warne bowl and cast a spell within the 22 yards was a treat for connoisseurs of spin bowling, and cricket as a whole.
Warne debuted against India at Sydney in 1992 for his first test while he played the maiden ODI against New Zealand at Basin Reserve in 1993. Warne played his last test match against England at Sydney in January 2007.
Arguably amongst the greatest bowlers ever to play the game, Shane Warne redefined spin bowling like never before. His untimely death has left the cricketers and his fans speechless. Condolence tweets poured hailing Warne as one of the wizards of spin soon after the news of his passing away was official.
Today morning at 7:23 am (Australian time), Warne expressed deep grief on the demise of former Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh.
This was Warne’s last Tweet:
“Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game & an inspiration to so many young boys & girls. Rod cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-especially to Australia & England players. Sending lots & lots of love to Ros & the family. RIP mate”.
It is only a sad irony that his fans across the world were mourning the spin bowling legend’s shocking demise, a few hours later.
