New Delhi: The entire cricketing place is in mourning over the untimely demise of the legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne and current and former players from across the world have paid tribute to him on social media on Twitter.
Sachin Tendulkar: Shocked. Will miss you, Warney. There was never a boring moment with you on or off the field. Will always remember our rivalry on the field and the jokes outside. You had a special place in your mind for India and for you in the mind of Indians. gone to soon.
Virat Kohli: Life is so unpredictable and volatile. Can’t believe the passing of a great player whom I knew off the field as well. Greatest player to turn the cricket ball #GOAT (Greatest of All Time)
Yuvraj Singh: Sad day for world cricket. First Rodney Marsh and now Shane Warne. Heart is broken. Have fond memories of playing with Warne. He was a magician of spin and a legend of cricket. Gone ahead of time. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family.
VVS Laxman: Absolutely unbelievable. I don’t have words. Legend and one of the greatest players. Gone so soon Condolences to his family and friends.
Gautam Gambhir: With natural talent, attitudes like him are rare. Shane Warne made bowling magic. RIP.
Harbhajan Singh: Can’t believe Shane Warne is no more. God rest your soul my hero. Doesn’t want to believe it. I am completely broken.
Union Minister Smriti Irani: I wish this news was not true. A legend and great cricketer. Thanks Shane Warne for the game, for the memories. RIP.
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Virender Sehwag: Shane Warne, one of the greatest spinners in the world who made spin ‘cool’, is no more. Life is very fragile but it is hard to trust. My condolences to his family, friends and fans.
Irfan Pathan: Shane Warne was the favorite of the audience. Spin Wizard. Legend of Australian Cricket. First captain to win IPL. He will be missed.
Brendon McCullum: No, no. Heart is broken. From now on the lack of ‘The King’ started missing.
Adam Gilchrist: (broken day emoji, no words)
Indian Hockey Player PR Sreejesh: What made our childhood special has never been one. RIP Legend.
Indian Football Captain Sunil Chhetri: Shocked by the news of Shane Warne’s passing. Grown up watching his game and taking inspiration from him. irreparable damage.
Shoaib Akhtar: It will take a long time to overcome this shortcoming. The great Shane Warne is no more with us.
Just heard the devastating news about the legendary Shane Warne passing away. No words to describe how shocked & sad i am.
What a legend. What a man. What a cricketer. pic.twitter.com/4C8veEBFWS— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 4, 2022
Babar Azam: Hard to believe it. Irreparable loss to the cricket world. He inspired generations with his magical leg spin. You will always be missed Shane Warne. My condolences to his family, friends and fans.
Find it hard to believe. Such a devastating loss for the cricket world. He literally inspired generations with his magical leg spin. You’ll forever be missed #ShaneWarne, My heart and prayers goes to his family, friends, and fans. #legend pic.twitter.com/pigrD785gC
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) March 4, 2022
Shilpa Shetty (Actress and former co-owner of Rajasthan Royals): Legend lives on forever.
Shahid Afridi: Cricket has lost the university of leg spin bowling. From the beginning of my career, I was a fan of his bowling and it was always special to play against him. My condolences to his family.