In an unfortunate news, Australian leg spinner Shane Warne passed away with a ‘suspected heart attack’ in Thailand on Friday evening. Nicknamed ‘Spin King’, Warne has been one of the greatest leg spinners in cricketing history as he has taken 708 wickets in just 145 Test matches. In One day Internationals, he took 293 wickets in 194 games, while also being a part of the historic Australian 1999 World Cup winning team.
The cricketing community was shocked and outpoured their love and admiration towards Shane Warne on social media platforms. These messages are from global stars, former cricketers, journalists and fans who talked about Warne’s greatness, his skill and his ability to create magic out of no where.
Here are some of the tweets:
I’m truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne….still can’t believe it
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 4, 2022
Sad, speechless, and completely shocked. An incredible loss to cricket. I have no words. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the sport. Rest in Peace, Shane Warne. Sending my condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/wO7VenwVSD
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) March 4, 2022
A minute silence held in Antigua for Shane Warne ❤️
Real sense of huge shock out here.
📸 @GeorgeDobell1 pic.twitter.com/2vHI0XaTE6
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) March 4, 2022
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) 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
Absolutely devastated to hear that @ShaneWarne has died from a heart attack aged just 52.
He was a genius cricketer, a supreme entertainer, a fantastic bloke and a great loyal friend for many years.
Just gutting news.
RIP Warnie, I loved every minute in your company. pic.twitter.com/RCUGuTU4Gm— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 4, 2022
The day I get my kit, with my new squad number… all came from one man, my idol growing up, the reason I bowl leg spin and the reason I now wear 23 😢😢 sad day for the world of cricket!! RIP @ShaneWarne a true cricketing legend! pic.twitter.com/KN3zfpankK
— Liam Livingstone (@liaml4893) March 4, 2022
Unbelievable. I am shocked to the core. This can't be true…
Rest In Peace, @ShaneWarne. There are no words to describe what I feel right now. A huge loss for cricket. pic.twitter.com/uZdEdNz0x9
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) March 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/1499755762012278787
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. pic.twitter.com/f7FUzZBaYX— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 4, 2022
Terribly saddened and shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne has died. The greatest spin bowler of all time. Can’t quite believe it. RIP Shane
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 4, 2022
I am in agony. Grief. And have no words. I was lucky enough to know him well. The magic will stay forever. #ShaneWarne #GreatestOfHisKind. In disbelief.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 4, 2022
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
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
RIP Shane Warne, the best bowler I’ve ever seen ❤️ https://t.co/KyMGzloHwo
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 4, 2022
RIP LEGEND 🙏🏿 😞 #ShaneWarne
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) March 4, 2022
Rest in Peace! pic.twitter.com/SGVsParBl3
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) March 4, 2022
This is absolutely unbelievable. Shocked beyond words. A legend and one of the greatest players ever to grace the game..
Gone too soon… Condolences to his family and friends. https://t.co/UBjIayR5cW— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 4, 2022
