Tributes pour in for Shane Warne

[@flickyflicky007]

Playing cricket as a kid, everyone wanted to be a spin bowler like Warney. A child hood hero gone to soon. We’re gonna miss this bloke

[@hughmac13]

I'm an American, and I started getting into cricket four years ago. Warne was a huge part of that experience, as I learned the lore and history of the game. Watching the 2005 Ashes made me an England supporter, but I loved Warne the most among the Australians. This is going to affect a lot of people.

[@indravrtrahaana763]

2005 Ashes was something magical ngl.

[@davidnobular9220]

Good onya mate !! Love to see US peeps getting into sports beyond their borders....

[@srilankanguy8737]

That was the best series ever played. Watch Ashes Fever the documentary on KZbin. Also there's a Warne documentary On Amazon Prime

[@hughmac13]

@@davidnobular9220 I hope one day to get to the G to see a Boxing Day game. As well as Lord's.

[@davidnobular9220]

@@hughmac13 Good luck ! That might be difficult in this day and age where travel restrictions are forever changing....

[@unknowman1955]

i'm English and England through and through....but this man did more magical things than harry potter could dream of...and he was so likeable..

[@MrSamrobz]

True that mate and he was always quick to help opposition players work on their bowling and improve.

[@speedking7224]

I can't imagine anyone else to ever be on warne's level as a spin bowler

[@stephencrowley3939]

He's the greatest bowler I've ever seen, a terrific fieldsman, very handy batsman, and always bought fans to the game with his skill, charisma, passion, and technical nous. Did a huge amount for charities, and also the underprivileged. Rest in Peace, Warnie.

[@teeparekh8775]

Shane was a brillant bloke, so humble and down to earth, he treat everyone with the greatest respect and contributed a lot to the sport, off the field he was a gem of a human, the kind every guy would want as a best mate. The king will light up heaven like the rock star he was. RIP... heart broken.

[@snowman01]

He was also a proud Melbournian and passionate St Kilda supporter. There will no doubt be thousands paying homage at his statue at the MCG

[@abhisheknegi57]

As a kid, I used to emulate his bowling action...never thought I would be writing Rest in peace legend so early...52 was never an age to go....well played, Shane!!!

[@kaputasri]

Yo same. Was mesmerized by his 1999 world cup performance and started copying his action and following his games. Sad to see a part of my childhood leave so early.

[@knowledgeofimportantissues2364]

Life is for a purpose and a test

[@abigailbarfoot3846]

I’d did the same but as a left handed leg spinner and number 7 batsman . He was the best bowler in the world of his generation and good batsman too. RIP Shane warn

[@ferdia2657]

Shane Warne was the reason I picked up a cricket ball in 2007 and tried to bowl leg spin. He was one of the greatest impacts on my life at that young age and the news today has left me heartbroken. Even post retirement he was the greatest pundit and I could have watched a whole days play of test cricket if I knew he was behind the microphone. A terribly sad day for cricket and for the many people who picked up this great game as a result of this incredible sportsman. Goodbye Warnie

[@Chris-vq5vr]

Gees, as an Australian I’m tearing up. RIP mate. We love you 🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💔

[@RG-ja34sep]

I am in total shock, it doesn’t seem real, “Warnie” is no longer with us. Millions of cricket fans around the world have lost a legend and icon of the game. Shane brought so many people into the world of spin bowling, made it fun to watch, learn and enjoy. Can you just imagine how many youngsters he’s inspired to play the game, especially a spin bowler? He has continued this with his unbiased and knowledgeable commentating career, it was always a joy listening to his views and ideas of a game in progress, or in an interview. RIP Shane, you will be remembered as a true legend and champion, we will miss you forever. RIP to Rodney Marsh as well, great Australian wicket keeper. Incredibly sad day for world cricket.

[@Bonita.ch1]

Do you live under a rock??? 💉💉💉 normal reaction heart attacks. You got it? You are next

[@robertmason6366]

@@Bonita.ch1 you are probably right but please word it better

[@dallaswatene5470]

He saved my life...he gave me hope and he gave me memories I will share with my family one day... Good bye my brother.

[@afghanniaz1929]

Shane Warne and Koby Bryants passing was such a sudden shock that it will take a long time to sink in. My condolences and prayers with the family. Cricket will never be the same 💔 His white sunscreen lipstick, the ear rings and blonde hair will never be forgotten by those who watched him live on TV or in the ground. A true legend gone too soon 😥

[@eleanorjayetilleke320]

,Greatest Australian cricketer of my time. RIP Shane

[@air9269]

Shane Warne, thanks for the great memories and sportsmanship. You have a very special place in the heart of Indian cricket fans. When you won the first IPL for the Royals you became an honorary Indian citizen. RIP mate, I am gutted, it's the same as loosing a good friend. Shane Warne, the man who revolutioned leg spin.

[@thinkdifferent1518]

My Shane warne ..so sad 😔 to hear it ..RIP my super star... love from entire India 🇮🇳

[@goat2503]

This has hit me so hard, I idolised Shane Warne back in 90s as a kid. I’m sure much of the cricket world is feeling very much the same.

[@JonDoe..]

I'll never forget growing up and falling in love with Test cricket while watching Warne and McGrath bowl in tandem, I've never seen such beauty in sport since. 52, way too soon.

[@slmeur8195]

I am Sri lankan we never forgot legendary Brother Shane.When I 90 kids I followed his actions to bawling and after 1996 World Cup we always saw his face in TV.Deeply in our heart. As a human he did so many helps when Tsunami attack our country so he live in our heart forever... RIP LEGEND OUR BROTHER SHANE 😢

[@sakabula1285]

RIP Mr Warne...love and respect from South Africa....we lost a legend

[@welshlad6427]

This really is one of those moments when a famous passing takes you back. An absolute rock star of a sportsman/cricketer who’s talent and personality put him above many others. He was loved by opposition fans as much has in own. RIP Warney ❤️🇦🇺

[@robertmason6366]

His variation of deliveries and especially the slider had the sherminator bamboozled! Miss you Warney from a Pom 😪

[@avic7125]

Shane and Brian Lara was my fav cricketer growing up. The flamboyance of those 2 RIP

[@anorthernsoul2929]

One of them shockable moments when you hear news like this that it's very hard to take in . R.I.P Shane ( absolute legend)

[@yunuspatel5192]

Miss u shane miss lot lot lot all time great legend all time from yunus

[@wurcowejcif9664]

Hookers and drugs will get you dead.

[@jeevangill2041]

@@wurcowejcif9664 So will your booster 💉

[@chriswilliamson7694]

When I was getting into cricket his Aussie mob were absolute demolishing England, series after series - and yet I absolutely loved the guy. Astonishing player and his influence on the game has been incalculable. RIP you absolute champion.

[@jimlynch720]

A true legend who really will be sadly missed. I’m from the uk and it shows his passion and talent that he was mine and lots of other England fans favourite player the real GOAT

[@Naessey]

So many sports people are only remembered for their achievements during their playing careers. Warne will be remembered for not only being a brilliant cricketer, but someone who loved the game, promoted the game long after retiring, spent time bringing young boys and girls into cricket and promoting cricket in any form around the world. His kids must be devastated and cannot imagine what they are going through. Thanks for the all the wonderful memories. I grew up watching you play and it was fun.

[@venderstrat]

The number of times Warnie turned the tide of a game is amazing. I always felt that Australia could still win, even in the face of what appeared certain defeat, whenever he was brought on to bowl. I'm shocked, saddened. I can't believe it.

[@noelatcheson4174]

What a player. Popularised and mastered a form of bowling that was somewhat obtuse to passive fans of the sport. The 2005 Ashes, his bowling performances were incredible. His ball to Strauss is the greatest wicket I've seen taken. And his batting performance in the third test is one of the most resolute innings you will ever see played. Will never forget it. There won't be another like him.

[@ferdi_gm8427]

The greatest cricketer of all time, R.I.P Warney 💔

[@user-qo4hc6jf1l]

Warnie thank you for all you done rest in peace in heaven love from Sri lanka

[@ayushsamaddar4310]

Cricket was never the same after two legends started playing For me If Tendulkar was a genius Warne was a superstar Everyone across the globe wanted to be like him RIP

[@maryadriennemooreorless8479]

This week will be one of the most tragic in Australia. Too many other wise healthy sports people dying from sudden heart attacks. Blind Freddie can see through this bullshite. Rest in Peace Shane Warne. 💔

[@lingolarker9318]

So good to read this take on what is horrible news. My thoughts entirely, one has to wonder😒…As a die hard cricket fan I feel a massive sense of loss.

[@eaglesquedingo2112]

Absolutely !!!!

[@matthewhanks5724]

His Teammate said he was shocked but not surprised because Warne lifestyle was Crazy with Alcohol, Drugs

[@lori3122]

“Bowl Shane”, I can’t tell you the amount of times I heard this on the telly growing up, we will miss you Shane RIP 🙏🥲

[@twinkletoes5704]

Was never a cricket fan but grew up watching him cus of my dad's love of the sport. What a career. RIP Warnie

[@christinelivesey9077]

I’ve never been so upset at the death of a sportsman let alone an Aussie but this news is heartbreaking 💔

[@eaglesquedingo2112]

I know, can't stop crying. Just devastating:(

[@zekejones2249]

Let alone an Aussie?

[@LordClaudeGoonerTV]

@@zekejones2249 Christine is a pom

[@dwj8620]

@Mik Because appreciating talent transcends national allegiance

[@noncookiecutter6753]

I started getting into cricket because of the 2005 ashes and Shane stood out more than anyone. Even though I was supporting England and wanted England to win I loved watching warnie and loved his commentary on sky sports when he retired. Rip Shane you were a one off .

[@stanh9521]

As a kid I chose leg spin and continued to be a leg spin bowler because of this legend. I don’t know what else to say - words can’t explain how I’m feeling right now. Real legend in the game and I’m sure there will be many more out there like myself.

[@declanmulraney1363]

I lived in Australia 97/98,hadn't a clue about cricket until I met a few English lads(I'm Irish), we went to a test match and I am lucky to say I got to see him play.... Listened to him a lot as a commentor and just in general.... Honestly gutted.... Bowling warnie.... Sad sad day.

[@ryancrofts4358]

R.I.P Shane Warne you were my childhood idol in cricket thank you for everything you have bought in the cricket pitch as well as off the pitch you will never be forgotten.

[@mugbhary]

Come back warnie.. whenever I think about cricket n make a list of all time xi I somehow realised I could make an entirely different team each time but one common name I never missed was SHANE WARNE.. not because u passed away but for me u r the GREATEST CRICKETER . Period.. n that includes everyone who played the game since it’s inception .. the greatest loss this sport could ve possibly had has occurred today .. wish it was a dream

[@MegatronRacing237]

I’ll miss that voice when watching cricket. He said things as they were. No sugar coating. A genius. A legend. Growing up I bowled leg spin because of him for a few years and realised how insanely difficult it is! He made it so easy. The turned A MILE. LITERALLY A MILE which decent pace. How do you play that??!! 😂 I’ll not since for a while. RIP King.

[@salilchoudhury524]

I do not have the word to speak.. Rest in peace warney (legend) my all time favourite & world xi ..... 'the king of spin' I Love from india

[@parvezsohel6ahmed383]

Shocked with this sudden and mostly unexpected news that The World Cricket has just lost One of its few legendary heroes Shane Keith Warne, who became The Icon of Leg Spinning around the cricket World and surely, never being replaced. Our deepest condolences from Bangladesh. The Cricket lost opportunities to get more from Warne. RIP Warne.

[@imviiku]

Cricket has lost its biggest promoter . My man used to promote the great game everywhere he went be it Australian open , Wimbledon , F1 or so on . No other cricketer had a bigger worldwide reach as he possessed , such a Tragedy .

[@ShamimAhmed-jm2ph]

Apart from being an absolute legend on the cricket field. I will sincerely miss Shane’s presence in the commentary. He has a such a presence and a positive outlook not only in the game but in life. I loved Shane’s charisma and he’s laughter! Cricket will never be the same without him! I really feel we owe him a Remembrance Day for everything Shane brought to the game. Thank you shane for the memories

[@SilentHotdog28]

I love seeing the support and heartfelt messages from people around the world. Today the Victorian Premier (Shane Warne is from Vic) announced that the Great Southern Stand at the M.C.G will be renamed to the S.K. Warne Stand. It normally takes months if not years for that to normally get approved, but it got approved straight away, Shane Warne wasn't just loved by Australians, he was loved by the World. He will be truly missed.

[@markbradwell6913]

Cannot believe Warney has gone, I still think his bowling Fat Gatt's round his legs is possibly the finest ball ever delivered. RIP Sir.

[@bikashpandey8585]

He was a great player and more importantly humble guy. I was fortunate enough to meet him. Condolences to the family.

[@jrudresh1]

I really loved to see Warne bowl.. clean action .. fierce competitor and a brilliant mind. He even captained and coached Rajasthan Royals to their only title in the first IPL. Love you Warney.. RIP legend. Atleast a million kids in india tried to become like you and every one of us wanted to emulate the mystery bowl which you bowled around the batsman's legs ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jarinxcii263]

Warne & Murili the greatest spin bowlers ever. Been a supporter since 1998 and I’m glad to have seen him win World Cup with Ricky, Gilchrist, Glenn, Andrew, Brad & Bret Lee. Rest in love Warne, spin king 👑🔥

[@Abhishek-ly7ex]

Still can't believe that he is no more 💔 March4- Black day of cricket 💔

[@MyView-ou2dm]

He was a genius, the reason i started watching cricket.legend

[@malvinchadzamira7197]

Completely shocked RIP Shane.

[@garlicgorilla6540]

Shush and get your boos/ter

[@fusionsuper]

Full condolences to Warne's family, the international cricket squad and the whole of Australia. The world will never forget this gifted, talented, wonderful, truly unique cricketer whose unbridled, powerful infectious energy will be so sorely missed. Warne always struck fear into the hearts of his opponents whenever and wherever Australia were playing, especially in England. Truly a multi-talented world-class cricketer and his legacy will never diminishn and will live on for many many years. Rest in Peace Shane Warne. 😢😢😢😢😢🇦🇺

[@CoastfishTV]

I remember in my early 20's yelling at the TV screen "Come on Warnie"!! and now I'm speechless. RIP King 👑

[@bensantowski467]

One of my sporting heroes growing up as an Australian. Loved Warne as if I knew him. Watched him on the TV then tried to imitate his bowling in the backyard ( with very little sucess). Such sad and shocking news RIP and fly high mate. The world is a lesser place without you.

[@QPRLAD86]

A once in a generation cricketer! Absolutely shocked when I heard the news this afternoon! If it wasn’t for players like Shane I would never of become a fan of this wonderful sport. Thanks Shane… Go well!

[@musickiwi900]

Rip the aussie legend i loved his honest and funny commentary... He will be sadly missed

[@Robrulz666icloud]

Australia 🇦🇺 will forever be in his debt… ❤️ RIP GREAT MAN.

[@philonutube100]

For me....The Greatest Player Ever to play the game!....RIP Shane warne

[@sanjaykumar-fl8zb]

My child hood hero, legend of spin bowling , I miss u a lot Shane, tons of love from India...

[@bhuttasingh1607]

Shocked can’t believe it huge loss to cricket Love you Shane ❤️❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@theaassiim]

This is heartbreaking many people left us these past few years but this hits hard he looked so healthy as well greatest leg spinner of all-time great ambassador great human being gone way too soon RIP Warnie you were a legend and will always be one.

[@ksr6303]

Inspiration for new generation cricketers.. Cricketer of all time. Loved by everyone.. RIP WARNIE..LOVE from India🇮🇳

[@Sportcat01]

What i find really sad is that he spoke about another Australian crickter Rod Marsh passing away on his twitter and little did he know he would pass away himself just a few hours later. Life is so unpredictable.

[@speedking7224]

Absolutely. I felt the same. It's so unpredictable sometimes

[@HarrysView]

- C Healy B Warne - C Gilchrist B Warne - B Warne - Lbw Warne Most common dismissal I would often see when you played......Good Bowling Mate !! A Legend ❤️ Cricketing World Miss you !!! RIP

[@delwigzieful]

A TRUE LEGEND THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER SHANE WARNE R.i.P. LEGEND

[@leokp2796]

First bowler that I tried copy the bowling action. RIP Legend!

[@techmania5957]

Warnie was such a legend and he truly loved our great game,one of the game's greatest servant RIP Shane❤

[@tz3925]

Growing up leg spin= warne. We all will miss you 💔

[@Mark-ng7ux]

Jesus two Aussies in one day … terrible news heart goes out to both families

[@Adz_Win]

Such a loss.. you will always be remembered during commentary

[@KidstaSam]

Om shanti, Warnie. An absolute legend. The Greatest Spinner the world has ever seen has bowled a googly and foxed us all with his untimely exit from this world. Thank you so much for regaling us with your magical leg spin bowling. Never before. Never again. Hats off to you, Warnie. Bowling, Shane! 😭😭😭 🙏🙏🙏

[@sandrachappell6845]

RIP Shane deepest condolences to your family 🏏🥺🇦🇺

[@parisiennemoonlight6650]

My childhood hero. What he did in 93 against England was the reason why I idolize him.

[@bismahnini3780]

He meant a great deal to everyone beside winning for Australia, he was winning for the world of spin

[@SDMotorsports]

Great to see this presenter back

[@xyz-x5dj1nw9j]

Always Love❤️ Warnie bowl ,the greatest leg spin bowler of all time & my personal favourite one . Leg spin Bowlers will come and go but there will no other leg spinner like Shane Warne .Once in a lifetime genius . Growing up Always enjoyed his great cricketing mind, skills and magic he created with ball ,an artist with the ball in his hand . Rest in peace .He will be missed forever .Evergreen Legend!❤️

[@dennismeans7350]

Warne at one end and McGrath at the other. Amazing

[@Love-to-all22]

Saddened by this news,deeply hurt 😢 While growing up tried to bowl like him,imitating his bowling action which was so smooth and simple.inspired us so many times with his brilliance and talent.Who can forget his semi final performances in 1996 and 1999.Victories around globe for nearly two decades assure him in the top 5 cricketers list who ever graced this great game.A True Legend.thanks for the memories Shane.we will always love you

[@davidbrokend]

The greatest Aussie that ever lived Wounded he's dead As an English man I loved him

[@paulburton896]

R.I.P Warney, the stumps are yours legend!!

[@Rohityadav_17]

First he made us fall in love of his bowling Than he came to ipl, won it in very first season and gave world talents like shane watson, ravindra jadeja and yusuf pathan In commentary he won us by his blunt opinions without any bias An absolute legend of the game, he truly lived his life unapologetically and king sized RIP legend💔 Thankyou for all those memories and battles against tendulkar , you will be missed whenever there is talk about cricket

[@shibly95]

He’ll shine like a star 🌟 in the sky of Cricket! Cricket will miss you legend .

[@ab4211]

Shane like a star you mean.

[@brokennative114]

The Nation of England is crushed right now 😭 💔 💔 thank you Shane . It just doesn’t make no sense . Humble honest undeniably flashy , true proper Aussie cricketer we had some good times 👌 RIP

[@johnytun]

I know , how many English bails destroyed by his magical bowling 🙄.. great pair of hands in slip too , no twit with the bat ether .. RIP ripper

[@SilentHotdog28]

I think every Cricketing nation (and even other non cricketing nations) are rocked by this tragedy, he was larger than life, he loved his cricket, he loved the fans whether they were Aussie or not, he wanted to entertain and he did so brilliantly, he wanted to be a good bowler, well mate, you became the best ever. R.I.P mate, As a Victorian, an Aussie and a Cricket fan I am super proud of you.

[@MohdNisar-zm6bo]

We Indians are feeling as if we have lost our family member ...RIP champion...Om Shanti 🙏🇮🇳

[@khatronkaykhiladi]

This is just unbelievable..RIP King

[@carnalea2424]

Imo not just the greatest leg spinner or greatest bowler but the greatest ever cricketer.

[@explorewithahsann]

I grew up watching and admiring the legend shane warne. Irreplceable loss to cricket world.

[@fusionsuper]

The infectious energy for the game that he gave cannot be matched by anyone else. He is truly irreplaceable. It's really sad that the people you have followed all your life, who are inspirational to you - pass on.

[@ThomasWilliams89]

This is so unbelievably sad, I can't get my head around this. RIP Shane. A sporting icon.

[@mimi8092]

Shocking! RIP Warne. Too young to go. Will miss you as a person than a cricketer. 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jamesvozar1]

RIP and thank you for all the great memories, and everything you have done for the great game.

[@mrtoad3582]

Probably the most famous cricketer of all time and the best spin bowler. It's such a shame, being such an abrasive brash and arrogant guy in his playing days I would of loved to see him mellow with age as he put it all into perspective, he and we never get that opportunity now

[@kathlinetaylor8526]

Best spin Bowler the Cricket the world cup I come from England love ed watching 👀 Shane Warne playeing Cricket had a big impact on the Sport Rest in peace ✌ Shane Warne you will be missed 😂😂😂😂😂 sad 😢😢 bless your family and Children xxxx

[@stevewilson6017]

When I saw the news,I could not believe it. Only met him once,seemed like a top bloke. Wish his family well. So sad. I once saw an epitaph in a war grave in Egypt for an aussie soldier, " a bloody good bloke,liked by all" I think this is apt for SKW. xx

[@jakehowie442]

Shane Warne is a legend of sport, not just cricket. So sad and shocking that we won’t see or hear him speak again In many moments he was a light that shone on this world with his performances and his energetic positive charisma. I grew up watching him play and listening to him on commentary, he was a big part of any cricket followers pastime. An ever-present legend in the game for 30+ years. He will be a big miss in everyone’s lives. RIP Warney

[@barrybr1]

A larrikin, a freakish talent, a charmer and beguiler. Shane Warne had that iron will to win or at least go down trying that is so rare and so much appreciated by fans of sport. What a character! What a bloody tragedy. Bowled Warnie!

[@brettr5547]

If you had to choose between Warney or Bradman you would take Warney every day of the week Rest easy King 🤴

[@shironkurian6631]

Well Played Shane...Rest In Peace..

[@The_Candyman86]

RIP TO WARNIE. HAVING KNOWN HIM PERSONALLY FOR YEARS FROM HIS VISITS/STAYS AT CROWN CASINO MELBOURNE, A TRUE AUSSIE LEGEND AND WILL B SADLY MISSED. CONDOLENCES TO SIMONE AND HER KIDS AND WOULD ASK TO GIVE HIS FAMILY PRIVACY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

[@prashantshirali1258]

Still heartbroken What a Champion! What a Character - Yes a flawed genius but a TRUE entertainer Thanks for the memories Warnie

[@muttleycrew]

Devastating news. He still had so very much to offer young cricketers, let alone his children. Not just a superstar of the game, not only an ambassador of it, he was by all repute a wonderful man and a loyal friend. RIP king.

[@gangulyraj6889]

Warne was probably the greatest cricketer of all time. Sad to see him go so soon.