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Shane Warne brought spin as an attacking commodity to cricketing world, says R Ashwin
•Still in disbelief by Warne's death, India off-spinner Ashwin hailed the late Australian legend for redefining bowling and bringing spin as an attacking commodity in world cricket.
Sunil Gavaskar expresses regret over Shane Warne comment after backlash in Australia
•Gavaskar, who had earlier said he didn't consider Warne the greatest spinner of all time and touched upon his record in India, said all he meant to do was give an honest opinion when the question was asked of him.
Autopsy reveals Australia cricket legend Shane Warne died of natural causes, says Thailand police
•The legendary Australian leg-spinner died on the Thai holiday island of Koh Samui on Friday after being found unresponsive at a luxury villa.
No one bigger than the game, but Warnie is as close as it gets, says Micheal Clarke
•Clarke and Warne shared great camaraderie both on and off the field. Clarke often said that the spin legend understood him much better than most and became his pillar of strength during difficult times in every aspect of his life.
Shane Warne created magic but wouldn't say he is the greatest spinner, say Sunil Gavaskar
•Gavaskar said he rated India's litany of spinners and former Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan higher than Warne.
Shane Warne had complained of chest pain and sweating prior to Thailand vacation, says his manager
•The Thai Police on Sunday said that initial investigations have shown no indication of foul play in Warne's death but an autopsy has been conducted.
Shane Warne's room had blood stains on floor and bath towels, say Thai police
•"When CPR was started, the deceased had coughed up liquid and was bleeding," Thai police said
Shane Warne's death a 'personal loss', playing with him one of the highlights of my career, says Rahul Dravid
•"I think for me what will remain just is the memories of the friendship, of the times we spent together off the field and just the ability to connect," said Dravid
Shane Warne was a generous and honest champion, says Ian Chappell
•Narrating an incident, Chappell said: "I once saw him walk into a room full of business people who all knew his name. He wandered over to the first bloke, held out his hand and said, 'Hi, I'm Shane'
Shane Warne: Aussie spin legend lives on in memories; tributes range from flag at half-mast to his favourite baked beans
Firstcricket Staff •Shane Warne was widely regarded as one of the greatest players, most astute tacticians and ultimate competitors in the long history of cricket.