Australian cricketer Shane Warne dies at 52; cricket community mourns his demise on social media

New Delhi: Veteran Australian cricketer Shane Warne passed away on the evening of Friday. He was 52. It is reported that Shane was in Thailand at the time of his death.

Following Warne’s death, many people took to social media to express their grief on his death. Among those, the cricket fraternity also took to social media to mourn the demise of the cricketer.

Warne is suspected to died due to a heart attack. He was a father of two daughters and a son. Shane had married a yoga instructor, Simone Callahan, and lived together for 10 years. They separated from each other in 2005.

Sharing the news of the legendary spinner’s death, Warne’s management stated, ”Sahne 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.”

Warne’s death is the second biggest death in Australian cricket history as former Wicketkeeper Rod Marsh also died today morning. Marsh died at the age of 74.

He had also suffered a heart attack in Queensland last week.

Sharing a photo of  Warne, BCCI condoled the death of Warne, ”The global cricketing community is poorer today with the passing away of Australian great Shane Warne.”

The global cricketing community is poorer today with the passing away of Australian great Shane Warne. The BCCI mourns the loss of the champion cricketer who enriched the game with his craft. pic.twitter.com/ZXiRUTr5eJ

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 4, 2022

The biggest cricketers such as Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kholi expressed their grief on the shocking death of Shane Warne.

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Life is so fickle and unpredictable. I cannot process the passing of this great of our sport and also a person I got to know off the field. RIP #goat. Greatest to turn the cricket ball. pic.twitter.com/YtOkiBM53q

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 4, 2022

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

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

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

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

At loss of words to hear about the demise of our cricketing legend Shane Warne, he was always magical on the field. May peace be with you. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. #ShaneWarne ?

— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) March 4, 2022

The game of cricket has lost what I consider a university of leg-spin bowling today. I was inspired by his bowling from the start of my career and it was always a privilege to play against him. My deepest condolences are with Warne’s family and loved ones. #ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/Uht87qDcJ5

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 4, 2022

Two legends of our game have left us too soon. I’m lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can not believe it. #rip, you will both be missed https://t.co/gduLY9bIwg

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 4, 2022