MUMBAI: Shane Warne, one of cricket's all-time greats, has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 52. Warne’s management company in a brief statement released on Friday confirmed that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.
Warne, who was named as one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Century, claimed 708 Test wickets in a 15-year career for Australia between 1992 and 2007 and was also a World Cup winner in 1999.
Warne is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers to have played the game, having retired as Test cricket’s second-most prolific wicket-taker.
“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” Warne’s management has confirmed in a statement.
Warne played 145 Tests and 194 ODIs between 1992 and 2007 and took a combined 1001 wickets during his storied international career.
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The leg spinner carved a storied career during his time playing for Australia and was affectionately called ‘Warnie’. He remained a popular figure post-retirement, forging a successful broadcasting career as a commentator and expert.
Warne was a member of Australia’s 1999 ODI World Cup-winning squad and also played starring roles in the team’s five Ashes title wins between 1993 and 2003.
Post-retirement, Warne famously guided Rajasthan Royals to a fairy-tale title win in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League in 2008 as their captain and coach.
Credit: News 18
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