Former Australia cricketer Shane Warne, who was regarded as one of the best spinners to have ever played the game of cricket, died at the age of 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack in Thailand on Friday. This news came as a shock to many as several current and former cricketers continued to pay homage to Warne. Throughout his career, Warne tormented some of the finest batting line-ups. He was almost unstoppable especially against England. Despite the on-field rivalry with the England players, Warne shared a special bond with them, off the field.
Shane Warne Dies: Former England Captains Pay Tribute To The "Greatest Cricketer Of All Time"
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Despite the on-field rivalry with the England players, Shane Warne shared a special bond with them, off the field.
Former England captain paid tribute to the late great Shane Warne.© AFP
"Totally stunned by the news today, which I found out on a plane where I wrote this; loved playing against SKW and thoroughly enjoyed his company in the commentary box. A champion. What a loss," Atherton tweeted.
"Today we lost arguably the greatest cricketer of all time !! It was an absolute privilege to share a cricket field and more recently a commentary box with the great man. RIP SHANE," Hussain wrote on Twitter.
"Beyond beyond beyond gutted for our great buddy! Long live the king," Pietersen captioned a photo of Warne on Instagram.
Warner, who made his debut against India at the SCG in 1992, played 145 Test and 194 ODIs, taking 708 and 293 wickets, respectively.
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