Cricket Cricket Cricket mourns Shane Warne, 'the greatest' Cricketers past and present around the world paid shocked tribute on Friday to Australian spin maestro Shane Warne who died of a suspected heart attack at 52. AFP NEW DELHI 04 March, 2022 22:52 IST FILE PHOTO: Shane Warne - GETTY IMAGES AFP NEW DELHI 04 March, 2022 22:52 IST Cricketers past and present around the world from Sachin Tendulkar to Brian Lara and Ben Stokes paid shocked tribute on Friday to Australian spin maestro Shane Warne who died of a suspected heart attack at 52. Indian cricket legend Tendulkar, who had many memorable battles with Warne during their playing days, said he was "shocked, stunned & miserable" after news of Warne's sudden death in Thailand. Shocked, stunned & miserable…Will miss you Warnie. There was never a dull moment with you around, on or off the field. Will always treasure our on field duels & off field banter. You always had a special place for India & Indians had a special place for you. Gone too young! pic.twitter.com/219zIomwjB— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 4, 2022 Brian Lara of the West Indies, another to have crossed swords with Warne in his prime, said he was speechless. And speechless at the moment. I literally don’t know how to sum up this situation. My friend is gone!!We have lost one of the Greatest Sportsmen of all time!!My condolences goes out to his family.RIP Warnie!! You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/sQOrL9dIyM— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) March 4, 2022 The announcement came just hours after the death was announced of fellow Australian great Rod Marsh, one of cricket's outstanding wicketkeepers.Australia opener David Warner tweeted: Two legends of our game have left us too soon. I’m lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can not believe it. #rip, you will both be missed https://t.co/gduLY9bIwg— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 4, 2022 England all-rounder Ben Stokes, coached by Warne in the Indian Premier League, wrote on Instagram: "Australian Legend. @rajasthanroyals Legend. Was an honour to know you and work with you. This man is a LEGEND." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Stokes (@stokesy) "I've lost a great friend on and off the playing field," former England all rounder Ian Botham said while former England cricketer and commentator Michael Vaughan tweeted simply: "Love ya king". I've lost a great friend on and off the playing field. “One of the best” my thoughts are with Jackson Summer & Brooke....RIP Warnster— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) March 4, 2022 Love ya king …— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 4, 2022 Pakistani former paceman Shoaib Akhtar, another to have played against Warne, said: "No words to describe how shocked & sad i am. What a legend. What a man. What a cricketer." Just heard the devastating news about 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 Compatriot Wasim Akram said he was "shocked and extremely sad to hear about the sudden death of my friend Warnie," calling him "apart from an iconic bowler he was a great entertainer". I am shocked and extremely sad to hear about the sudden death of my friend Warnie… he has always been in touch and always helpful.. apart from an iconic bowler he was a great entertainer… my condolences to the family and friends .. rest in peace my friend .— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 4, 2022 Jaques Kallis of South Africa, another playing contemporary of Warne, said he was "one of the greatest competitors. Played hard on field and was one of the first to have a beer with you after.""Was always a pleasure and challenge playing against him. More importantly loved his kids endlessly. One of cricket's greats," Kallis added. He was one of the greatest competitors. Played hard on field and was one of the first to have a beer with you after. Was always a pleasure and challenge playing against him. More importantly loved his kids endlessly. One of crickets greats. Rip Shane. You will be missed— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) March 4, 2022 "Life is so fickle and unpredictable. I cannot process the passing of this great of our sport and also a person I got to know off the field. RIP #goat (greatest of all time). Greatest to turn the cricket ball," India's Virat Kohli tweeted. Life is so fickle and unpredictable. I cannot process the passing of this great of our sport and also a person I got to know off the field. RIP #goat. Greatest to turn the cricket ball. pic.twitter.com/YtOkiBM53q— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 4, 2022 Current India captain Rohit Sharma said he was "truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad... An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne... still can't believe it." I’m truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne….still can’t believe it— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 4, 2022 Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene tweeted: "One of the greatest in our generation!!" I’m truly lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An absolute legend and champion of our game has left us. RIP Shane Warne….still can’t believe it— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 4, 2022 "I am in agony. Grief. And have no words. I was lucky enough to know him well. The magic will stay forever" former Indian cricketer and commentator Harsha Bhogle said. I am in agony. Grief. And have no words. I was lucky enough to know him well. The magic will stay forever. #ShaneWarne #GreatestOfHisKind. In disbelief.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 4, 2022 Former England footballer Gary Lineker said he was "terribly saddened and shocked... The greatest spin bowler of all time. Can't quite believe it. RIP Shane". 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 "Shocked beyond words. A legend of our game, an icon, and someone who revolutionised spin bowling. RIP Shane Warne", Indian fastbowler Jasprit Bumrah said. Shocked beyond words. A legend of our game, an icon, and someone who revolutionised spin bowling. RIP Shane Warne. pic.twitter.com/4rjArGHpSp— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) March 4, 2022 Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, leading the team on a tour of Pakistan, tweeted: Hard to fathom. We all idolised Warnie growing up for his showmanship, will to win from any position and his incredible skill. Players all over the world owe him so much for what he has brought to cricket. He had a huge affect on all he met. He transcended cricket.RIP King pic.twitter.com/614NRwq4wm— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) March 4, 2022 Read more stories on Cricket. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :