Breaking News: Australia legendary spinner, Shane Warne dies of suspected heart attack

Australia cricket legend Shane Warne has died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand aged 52.

Shane Warne is widely regarded as the greatest leg spinner of all-time, Warne retired as Test cricket’s second most wicket-taker with 701 wickets

In the early hours of Saturday, Shane Warne’s management team in a brief statement confirmed that Warne has passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand,

“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived,” Warne’s management have confirmed in a statement.

“The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”

Many fans remember him as ‘Warnie’

In his 15 year International career, Warne’s outstanding performance saw him took 708 Test wickets the most ever taken by Australian player, and the second-most of all time behind only Muttiah Muralitharan.

Shane warne was also a member of Australia’s World Cup win in 1999, and five time Ashes-winning sides between 1993 and 2003.