Cricket fraternity shocked as Shane Warne dies at 52

NEW DELHI: Australian legend Shane Warne, widely regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time, has died aged 52, according to a statement issued by his management company on Friday. The statement said he died in Koh Samui,

Thailand

, of a suspected heart attack. It comes just hours after the death was announced of fellow Australian great Rod Marsh.



As soon as the news broke out, former and current cricketers came out to expressed their shock:

Australia

opener David Warner tweeted: "Two legends of our game have left us too soon. I'm lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can not believe it. #rip, you will both be missed."

"Life is so fickle and unpredictable. I cannot process the passing of this great of our sport and also a person I got to know off the field. RIP #goat (greatest of all time). Greatest to turn the cricket ball," Kohli tweeted.