Suspected heart attack snatches Shane Warne (52) from the world of cricket

It was a sad day for the world of cricket when Shane Warne breathed his last in Thailand. He was on holiday. The legendary leg spinner was one of cricket's all-time greats and was only 52 years. His manager said he died of a suspected heart attack. The exact cause of death is not known as yet but the police were not treating it as suspicious. Warne claimed 708 Test wickets over a span of his 15-year career for Australia. That was between 1992 and 2007. Wisden named him as one of the Five Cricketers of the Century.

In 2008, he shifted gears. He came to India to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rajasthan Royals selected him to captain their franchise in the inaugural season of the IPL. He ensured a win for the franchise in the final against Chennai Super Kings. During retirement, Warne became a trenchant commentator, primarily for Fox Sports in Australia. It will be a great loss for the world of cricket. May his soul rest in peace.