Shocking demise of Warne shakes cricket fraternity
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Following are reactions to the death of Australian Shane Warne, one of the finest leg-spin bowlers of all time.
Warne's death came hours after another former Australian cricket great, wicket-keeper Rod Marsh died.
BANGLADESH ALL-ROUNDER SHAKIB AL HASAN
"Extremely sad to hear that one of Cricket's great, Shane Warne, has passed away. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans. His legend will remain alive with all of us till cricket remains in our hearts."
BANGLADESH ODI CAPTAIN TAMIM IQBAL
"A legend departs. Shane Warne, one of the greatest bowlers to have played the game."
BANGLADESH BATTER MUSHFIQUR RAHIM
"Absolutely shocked to hear the news that Shane Warne is no more. RIP legend. Gone too soon…"
BANGLADESH PACER MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN
"Devastated to hear the Tragic news of Shane Warne. I am totally shocked and can't believe it."
INDIA GREAT SACHIN TENDULKAR
"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!"
EX-AUSTRALIA WICKET-KEEPER ADAM GILCHRIST
"Numb. The highlight of my cricketing career was to keep wicket to Warnie. Best seat in the house to watch the maestro at work."
WEST INDIES GREAT BRIAN LARA
"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!"
FORMER SOUTH AFRICA ALL-ROUNDER JACQUES KALLIS
"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."
FORMER PAKISTAN CAPTAIN SHAHID AFRIDI
"The game of cricket has lost what I consider a university of leg-spin bowling today. I was inspired by his bowling from the start of my career and it was always a privilege to play against him."
FORMER PAKISTAN CAPTAIN WASIM AKRAM
"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."
WEST INDIES GREAT VIV RICHARDS
"Unbelievable. I am shocked to the core. This can't be true... There are no words to describe what I feel right now. A huge loss for cricket."
PAKISTAN SPEED STAR SHOAIB AKHTAR
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.
INDIA BATSMAN VIRAT KOHLI
"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."
AUSTRALIA CAPTAIN PAT CUMMINS
"Shane was a once-in-a-century cricketer and his achievements will stand for all time, but apart from the wickets he took and the games he helped Australia win, what he did was draw so many people to the sport.
