
Shane Warne dies aged 52: Absolute legend of the game has left us early, says Rohit Sharma
India Today
India captain Rohit Sharma, former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara were among the many who expressed shock at Sharne Warne's demise. The Australia cricketer passed away at a Thailand villa aged 52 on Friday.
Messages of condolences are pouring in as the cricket fraternity is reeling in shock over the demise of legendary Australia spinner Shane Warne. The Australian cricketer passed away at a Thailand villa due to a suspected heart attack on Friday, March 4.
India captain Rohit Sharma said he was shocked and was unable to process the fact that Warne passed away. According to a statement from his family, Warne suffered a suspected heart attack and the doctors unsuccessfully tried to revive the cricketer.
"I am truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne.still can’t believe it," Rohit Sharma wrote on social media.
I’m truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne.still can’t believe it
Legendary Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara also took to social media to express his shock at the untimely death of Warne.
Absolutely shocked and gutted to hear about @ShaneWarne legend and friend. Just Can’t believe it.
Shane Warne's former Australia teammate Adam Gilchrist put out a heartbreaking social media post, expressing his emotions on Friday.