Australian cricket legend and the greatest leg-spinner of all-time, Shane Warne, has died, aged 52. Warne’s management released a brief statement stating that passed away in Thailand of a suspected heart attack. “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” the statement reads.” The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.

An iconic name in international cricket, Warne, since making his debut in 1992, played 145 Tests for Australia, picking up 708 wickets. In his 194 ODI appearances, Warne took 293 scalps.

Tributes poured in from across the world, as cricketers and celebrities alike expressed shock and disbelief over the passing away of the iconic cricketer. Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma were joined by other current and former players who posted their memories of Warne on social media.

(With inputs from agencies)