Emotional Tributes Pour In For Shane Warne After Cricket Legend Dies At The Age Of 52
Emotional tributes have poured in for Shane Warne who has sadly died aged 52 following a suspected heart attack.
Warne's team released a brief statement on Friday, confirming he had tragically died on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand.
"Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," the statement read.
"The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course."
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Past and present stars of the game have paid tribute to the legendary leg spin bowler, including the likes of Kevin Pietersen, Chris Gayle and Ben Stokes.
Not to mention Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, who both battled with Warne during their storied careers.
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
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭#RIPKing 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 4, 2022
RIP LEGEND 🙏🏿 😞 #ShaneWarne
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) March 4, 2022
There are no words. A hero growing up and the greatest player I ever played against. I can’t believe it.
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) March 4, 2022
My thoughts are with his loved ones. https://t.co/NEN2VwbUtJ
RIP 💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/MIcsBEjfL6
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) 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
💔 Love ya king …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 4, 2022
Cannot Believe it, absolutely gutted!😥 #ripking #warnie
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) 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
Rest in peace, 'Warnie'.
Topics: Cricket
Nasir Jabbar