Shane Warne, one of Australia's and the world's greatest leg-spinners in the history of cricket, has passed away.
The news was confirmed by Warne's management company, MPC Entertainment, saying the legend had a suspected heart attack.
"It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March." Says the company.
The news is the second passing of a cricket great this week with Rod Marsh also suffering a fatal heart attack Friday.
Warne had only just tweeted his sadness over Marsh death less than 24 hours ago saying "he was a legend of our great game & an inspiration to so many young boys & girls."
"Rod cared deeply about cricket & gave so much-especially to Australia & England players. Sending lots & lots of love to Ros & the family. RIP mate".
Tributes for Warne have started by many including Australian Captain, Pat Cummins.
"Warnie was an all-time great. A once-in-a-century type cricketer and his records will live on forever
"We all grew up watching Warnie, idolising him. We all had posters on our walls, had his earings."
"We all grew up watching Warnie, idolising him. We all had posters on our walls, had his earings."
"We all grew up watching Warnie, idolising him. We all had posters on our walls, had his earings."
