Shane Warne Dies: A Dedication From the Cricket Brothers
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne died on Friday at the age of 52, from a “suspected heart attack”. Australian media reported citing a statement from his manager. Reactions poured in from the cricket fraternity as the entire ticketing world mourned the death of a true legend of the sport. Warne, the 1999 World Cup champion, is considered one of the best spinners to have played the game. He ended his Test career with 708 catches and remains the second highest catcher in the Tests behind Muttiah Muralitharan.
These are the reactions that took place.
Shocked to learn of Shane Warne’s passing. Shared great years with him during the beginning of my career. Rest in peace, legend!
– Ajinkya Rahane (@ ajinkyarahane88) March 4, 2022
Extremely saddened and shocked to hear of Shane Warne’s passing. The greatest spinning bowler of all time. Unbelievable. RIP Shane
– Gary Lineker???? (@GaryLineker) March 4, 2022
Shane Warne, the greatest foot spinner the game has ever seen, has died aged 52.
You can rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/o5w52kruYV
– Wisden (@WisdenCricket) March 4, 2022
Shocked to hear that Shane Warne has passed away! He’s one of the greatest wrist spinners to ever grace the game! My sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world! May he rest in peace???? pic.twitter.com/B5gMVJZRGk
– Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) March 4, 2022
Extremely sad news???? REST IN PEACE @ShaneWarne absolute legend of the game????. Sad day for all cricket brothers pic.twitter.com/c32FcGbxzz
– Mohammad Hafeez (@ MHafeez22) March 4, 2022
Just heard the sad news of the legendary Shane Warne passing away. There are no words to describe how shocked and sad I am.
Truly a legend. Indeed a man. What a cricketer. pic.twitter.com/4C8veEBFWS– Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 4, 2022
Can’t believe it.
One of the greatest spinners who produced amazing spins, superstar Shane Warne is no more.
Life is fragile, but this is very confusing. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/f7FUzZBaYX– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 4, 2022
Grieving about @ShaneWarnenews. Rest in peace legend. I used to see him holding a flashlight on TV. So, when I started playing proper cricket, I decided to become a long-legged sportsman. There are no words to describe my sadness. 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
– DK (@DineshKarthik) March 4, 2022
We were shocked to learn of the sudden and shocking death of Shane Warne. All our thoughts to his family and Australian cricket. He is the greatest spinner of them all, an entertainer, a performer, and has incomparable skills. A tragic loss to the sports world.
– Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) March 4, 2022
RIP extremely sad news @ShaneWarne Absolute legend of the game. Sad day for all cricket brothers pic.twitter.com/c32FcGbxzz
– Mohammad Hafeez (@ MHafeez22) March 4, 2022
I am really at a loss for words here, this is extremely sad. A legend and absolute 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 unbelievable loss for cricket. I have no idea. Thank you for everything you do for this sport. Rest in peace, Shane Warne. Sending my condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/wO7VenwVSD
– Shikhar Dhawan (@ SDhawan25) March 4, 2022
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