Shane Keith Warne was an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer. He died on March 4, 2022, at the age of 52.
His management confirmed the news to the media.
“It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4th March,” said a statement from MPC Entertainment.
“Shane was found unresponsive in his Villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived.
“The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”
Shane Warne captained the Australian national team in One Day Internationals.
Shane Warne is suspected to have died from a heart attack.
Widely considered one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, Shane Warne was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in the 1994 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.
Shane Warne was the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 1997 (Notional Winner). Unfortunately, Shane Warne was banned from the sport in 2003 for testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Following the ban, Shane Warne was named Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for the year 2004 in the 2005 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.