Shane Warne, Australian spin great, dies aged 52 of 'heart attack'

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Shane Warne's management released a brief statement on Friday, informing that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.

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Shane Warne ended his Test career with 709 wickets(Getty)

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Shane Keith Warne (13 September 1969 – 4 March 2022) was an Australian cricketer who captained the Australian national team in One Day Internationals (ODI)

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Widely considered one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history

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Warne was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in the 1994 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack

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Warne had three children with his former wife Simone Callahan. The couple were married from 1995 to 2005

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Nick name Warnie Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Batting Right-handed Bowling Right-arm leg break Role Bowler

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Warne died in his villa in Koh Samui, Thailand on 4 March 2022 due to a suspected heart attack

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His death came on the same day as fellow Australian cricket icon Rod Marsh,

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