Shane Warne, one of cricket’s all-time greats, died of a potential heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand, while on vacation at the age of 52. Warne, who was designated one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Century, had a 15-year career with Australia, claiming 708 Test wickets and winning the ODI World Cup in 1999.
He died after a suspected heart attack, according to his manager Michael Cohen.
“Despite the greatest efforts of medical staff, Shane was found lifeless in his villa and could not be resuscitate,” Cohen’s statement stated. “At this time, the family begs privacy and will share additional information as soon as possible.”
Warne and 3 other companions were residing in a private villa, according to Reuters, and one of them went to enquire about him when the former cricketer did not show up for dinner. Chatchawin Nakmusik, an officer with the Bo Put police station in Koh Samui, told Reuters by phone that a friend performed CPR on him and called an ambulance.
“After that, an emergency response team arrived and performed another 10-20 minutes of CPR. Then a Thai International Hospital ambulance came and brought him there. After five minutes of CPR, he passed away.”
The reason of death was unknown to the police, but it was not being treated as suspicious, according to Chatchawin. The devastating news comes just hours just after an Australian cricket legend, former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh, died of heart failure at the age of 74 earlier this week.
Throughout the cricket world, condolences to Warne have flowed in from teammates and foes alike. Brian Lara, possibly the best batter to ever face Warne, posted a photo of a broken heart with the caption: “At the moment, I’m speechless. I’m at a loss for words when it comes to describing this circumstance. My pal has departed!! One of the Greatest Sportsmen of All Time has passed away!! My heartfelt sympathies to his family. Warnie, rest in peace!! You’ll be sorely missed.”
Edited by- Subbuthai Padma
Published by-Radhika. N
