BANGKOK: Australia’s legendary leg-spinner and a world cup winning player Shane Warne has passed away after suffering a life-claiming heart attack, here on Friday.
Taking to Twitter, Australian news reporter Nic Savage confirmed the news of Warne’s demise.
“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,” the journalist wrote.
BREAKING: Australian cricket icon Shane Warne has died aged 52.
“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” Warne's management have confirmed in a statement.
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) March 4, 2022
Warne, who is considered one of the greatest cricketers, bagged 708 Test wickets in 145 matches and 293 wickets in 194 ODIs. He also served as the bowling consultant for Australia.
