Tributes poured in from fans, broadcasters, players and former teammates alike, all left in disbelief at the death of Shane Warne, who passed away late last night due to a suspected heart attack.
Hard to put this into words. I first met him when I was 15 at the Academy. He gave me my nickname.
We were teammates for more than a decade, riding all the highs and lows together.
Through it all he was someone you could always count on, someone who loved his family… pic.twitter.com/KIvo7s9Ogp
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) March 5, 2022
RIP Warnie🙏 God only made one model of you my friend. #warnie #baggygreen #kingofspin pic.twitter.com/qIcgo6jEke
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) March 5, 2022
Numb. The highlight of my cricketing career was to keep wicket to Warnie. Best seat in the house to watch the maestro at work. Have often felt a tad selfish, that Heals and I pretty much exclusively are the only ones who had that thrill and pleasure at Test level. Rip Warnie.💔😢
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
I am shocked and extremely sad to hear about the sudden death of my friend Warnie… he has always been in touch and always helpful.. apart from an iconic bowler he was a great entertainer… my condolences to the family and friends .. rest in peace my friend .
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 4, 2022
I’ve lost a great friend on and off the playing field. “One of the best” my thoughts are with Jackson Summer & Brooke….RIP Warnster
— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) March 4, 2022
Heartbroken 💔 the best times of my life have been talking cricket with this bloke. The true rockstar of cricket. Will miss you so much. An icon, a game changer, a friend #ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/V9IfsHQuHp
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) March 4, 2022
I’m so saddened by the sudden death of Shane Warne. He brought such joy to the game and was the greatest spin bowler ever. pic.twitter.com/ZW76EbS6GB
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) March 4, 2022
Can’t believe it! Extremely sad on Shane Warne’s departure. Was a true legend of the game and an inspiration to many cricketers around the globe.
RIP 🙏🙏😢💔💔 pic.twitter.com/xnPXYpMNuW— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 4, 2022
I am numb!!! My hero, my mentor, my great friend, Shane Warne is no longer with us. Warnie, the impact you had on this great game and everyone around it is immeasurable. Thank you for being so bloody good to me. I am going to miss you so much. Rest In Peace SK 💔💔
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 4, 2022
Test captain Pat Cummins reacts to the shock news of Shane Warne’s passing.
“Rest in peace, King.” pic.twitter.com/yUOGHuKNei
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 4, 2022
Tragic to hear about it. One of the greatest to ever play the game. RIP Shane Warne 💔
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) March 4, 2022
“We wished he was English”
It speaks volumes about Shane Warne that he was emblematic of Australian cricket but adored by England fans!
Our co-founder & chairman Paul Burnham has reflected on his heartbreaking passing & on what made him so special…https://t.co/ELa8hNxMKz
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) March 4, 2022
Absolute shock and sadness at the passing away of a true icon. Shane Warne the wizard of spin RIP we will miss you.
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) March 4, 2022
Saddened to hear the untimely death of veteran Australian cricketer @ShaneWarne. The mark you leave in the hearts of the cricket fans will remain for decades. May your soul Rest In Peace! #cricket #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/sNUe12ccNO
— Gotabaya Rajapaksa (@GotabayaR) March 4, 2022
A moment of silence and black armbands in memory of two legends of Australian cricket – Shane Warne and Rod Marsh ❤️pic.twitter.com/RlEQFjsN4P
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) March 5, 2022
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 4, 2022
