Australian cricket legend Shane Warne has died aged 53, Fox Sports activities experiences.
Warne’s administration launched a short assertion confirming, that he handed away in Thailand of a suspected coronary heart assault.
“Shane was discovered unresponsive in his villa and regardless of the perfect efforts of medical workers, he couldn't be revived,” the assertion reads.
“The household requests privateness right now and can present additional particulars sooner or later."
Warne starred for Australia cricket between 1992 and 2007 - and is broadly considered the most effective bowlers within the historical past of the game having taken 708 check wickets.
He additionally took 293 One-Day Worldwide wickets and made greater than 300 appearances for Australia throughout all codecs.
The information is the second devastating blow for Australian cricket inside 24 hours with fellow nice, Rod Marsh, additionally dying on Friday having suffered a serious coronary heart assault final week.
Affectionately generally known as ‘Warnie’ and adored by tens of millions throughout the globe, Warne is taken into account by many as the best bowler to ever play the sport.
Within the early hours of Friday morning, Shane shared a touching tribute on social media to fellow Rod Marsh.
He wrote on Twitter: "Unhappy to listen to the information that Rod Marsh has handed. He was a legend of our nice recreation & an inspiration to so many younger boys & women. Rod cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-especially to Australia & England gamers. Sending heaps & plenty of like to Ros & the household. RIP mate"
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