Australian spinner Shane Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack, at the age of 52.
The statement given to Fox News by Warne’s management firm said, “He passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand of a suspected heart attack.
Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived. The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course,” it read.
A day earlier, Australian cricket Rod Marsh, died on Friday having suffered a major heart attack last week.
Incidentally, Warne condoled Marsh’s demise in a tweet on Saturday morning.
“Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game & 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,” he had posted.
Warne’s Records
Warne was chosen as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Century, who finished his career with 293 wickets in ODIs and 708 wickets in Tests, the most by a leg spinner in the format.
The Australian made his Test debut against India in Sydney in 1992 and followed it with an ODI debut against New Zealand in Wellington in March next year.
He went on to win the World Cup with Australia in 1999 and was the Player of the Match in the final against Pakistan with figures of 4 for 33.
Notably, the leg spinners’ delivery to Mike Gatting in the Manchester Ashes Test in 1993 is considered as the ‘ball of the century’.
Affectionately known as ‘Warnie’, the cricketer will also be remembered for his leadership ability.
After retiring from international cricket, he added to his legend with his instrumental role in Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League in 2008.
Warne had a flamboyant personality both on and off the field. He found success as a commentator and was considered among the sharpest analysts of the game.