Tributes Pour in for Cricket Legend Shane Warne

Originally posted on BenchWarmers | By Neville O'Donoghue | Last updated 3/4/22

Sad news today as one of the greats of the game of cricket has sadly passed away, Shane Warne was only 52 years of age and considered by many as one of if not the best bowler to play the game. All our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

“Shane Warne stands up alongside Kobe Bryant and Diego Maradona.” “He had an aura & a brilliance… there are certain people where you just feel it.” “The guy was theatre! He would own the strip, the pitch and the fans.”

RIP to a legend.

A heartbreaking day for global cricket.

Rest in Peace, Shane Warne.

You will never be replaced pic.twitter.com/ZYjjH7bdWY

— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) March 4, 2022

One of the greatest of all-time.

A legend. A genius.

You changed Cricket.

RIP Shane Warne pic.twitter.com/YX91zmssoT

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 4, 2022

The global cricketing community is poorer today with the passing away of Australian great Shane Warne. The BCCI mourns the loss of the champion cricketer who enriched the game with his craft. pic.twitter.com/ZXiRUTr5eJ

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 4, 2022

Lost for words. RIP Shane Warne. One of the greats of the game. Absolutely shocking news. Condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/zEWP0tKSII

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) March 4, 2022

The PCB is shocked and devasted to hear the news of Shane Warne’s passing. Shane will be sorely missed and cricket will be poorer without him. Our heartfelt condolences to Cricket Australia and Shane’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/UyGBLBOx7k

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 4, 2022

Shocked to learn about the sudden demise of Australian spin legend #ShaneWarne. Can't avoid but say 'Gone too soon'. I convey my deepest condolences to his family, fans and cricket fraternity who mourn the loss of a true genius. pic.twitter.com/SaFr8ZwSSH

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) March 4, 2022

Oh no ! News that shakes you and stops you right in your track. RIP Shane Warne

— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 4, 2022

Shane Warne, the greatest spin bowler in cricket history. pic.twitter.com/zaR1xWiZql

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 4, 2022

The "Ball of the Century"

Watch Shane Warne deliver his first ball in a Test in England and his first in Ashes cricket to bowl Mike Gatting in the 1993 Ashes.

What a moment.

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 4, 2022

Terribly saddened and shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne has died. The greatest spin bowler of all time. Can’t quite believe it. RIP Shane

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 4, 2022