New Delhi: Considered one of the best leg throwers to ever play the game, the cricketing world was stunned on Friday by the sudden death of Shane Warne. The former Australian spin magician was just 52 and was on holiday with his friends in Thailand when he died of a suspected heart attack.Read also – Shane Warne dies at 52: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma react to the disappearance of the Australian legend
Once the news surfaced online, the world was shocked as the tributes started pouring in. Not only Australians, but fans around the world have mourned the legend’s passing. Also Read – Shane Warne’s Best Magical Cricketing Moments
The star of the day in the UK had an image of the Australian spinner with the title: “The Greatest”. Read also – “Magician” Shane Warne: a man who had many “special” traits
“Cricketing legend and top all-rounder dies aged 52,” the headline read.
The Guardian also paid tribute to Warne on the cover of his sports page.
“Sport mourns one of the greatest cricketers of all time,” the newspaper article read.
The star called Warne “the best that ever was” and said his shocking death had stunned the sports world.
On the other hand, Daily Express also dubbed Warne “the greatest”.
“The cricketing world has been stunned by the sudden death of the 52-year-old Australian spin master,” the headline read.
Like most world newspapers, the spin magician made the front page of Yorkshire Post and The Times.
Shane Warne Newspaper Reactions
That of the mirror the sports section featured a lead image of Warne tipping his hat.
The headline read, “You knocked us down, Warnie.”
“The sports world mourns a one-of-a-kind genius.”
Warne all over the world newspapers
Warne, since his debut in 1992, has played 145 Tests for Australia, collecting 708 wickets with his leg rotation. In his 194 ODI appearances, Warne has captured 293 scalps.
Warne, who made his Test debut against India at Sydney’s iconic cricket ground, has been named one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Century for his unrivaled achievements over a 15 career years between 1992 and 2007.