Shane Warne Dead

Shane Warne dies at 52: Australia PM announces state funeral for Warne; MCG stand renamed

Australia cricket great Shane Warne, widely regarded as one of the best Test players of all time, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. Follow this space for live updates as tributes pour in for the legend.

Shane Warne: Eight great moments in the career of legendary leg-spinner

Eight great moments in the career of Shane Warne, who died Friday at the age of 52.

Shane Warne: Watching Warnie bowl was like watching different persons rolled into one

With the cricket ball in his hand, Warne invoked magic, challenged batsmen to be not drawn by that and wooed the lovers of magic to watch him cast spells

Shane Warne: Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove pays tribute to 'naughty and lovable' spin legend

The outstanding Australia leg-spinner, the first bowler to take 700 Test wickets, captained Hampshire during what was his lone spell as a cricketer in the English domestic game from 2000-07.

Shane Warne: Australia PM Scott Morrison announces state funeral for 'one of nation's greatest characters'

Praising him as inspiration to backyard cricketers across the country, Morrison described a larger-than-life character who lit up each Australian summer.

Shane Warne: The revolutionary with an eye for the theatre and a craft way beyond envy

Shane Warne was always his own man though for once, his sense of timing deserted him. And left his legion of admirers mourning his passing with teary-eyed resignation.

'Greatest to turn the cricket ball': Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar hail Shane Warne

Indian cricket legend Tendulkar, who had many memorable battles with Warne during their playing days, said he was "shocked, stunned & miserable".

Shane Warne, Australia cricket legend, passes away aged 52

Warne's management released a brief statement to the Australian media, saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

'Sad, speechless, completely shocked': Sporting fraternity reacts to shocking news of Shane Warne's death

The sporting fraternity was in a shock as the news of Warne's passing away came in. Here's how the world is reacting to the sad and shocking news.