Tributes For Late Australian Cricketer Shane Warne Pour In From Bollywood

Anupama Dash March 5, 2022

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Mumbai, March 5: With the death of renowned Australian cricketer Shane Warne, tributes have come pouring in from across the world from both cricket contemporaries and fans.

Another institution bowing their heads in condolence to the cricketer’s passing is Bollywood. Sharing an old photo with the top cricketer, actress and entrepreneur Preity Zinta posted “So sad to hear that Shane Warne is no more. He was a magician on the field & such a charismatic & flamboyant personality off the field. “I learnt so much about cricket from him every time I met him during the IPL & laughed a lot.

He was an inspiration to so many all over the world. “ Akshay Kumar tweeted “Speechless to know about #ShaneWarne’s untimely passing. You could not have loved the game of cricket without being in complete awe of the man. This is so heartbreaking. Om Shanti.”

Ajay Devgn tweeted “Still trying to grapple with the news of Shane Warne’s sudden demise. RIP Shane. Your legacy is etched in the hearts of cricket lovers all over the world.”

Huma Qureshi tweeted “A legend #ShaneWarne #RIP You will be missed by everyone who grew up watching you play ” She also further tweeted “My heartfelt condolences to his family. R.I.P my friend. You will be missed. #Legend #RIP #Gonetoosoon”.

Shilpa Shetty took to Twitter and shared two photos of him and her smiling tweeting “Legends live on @ShaneWarne #ShaneWarne “ Sunny Deol tweeted “Cricket lost a gem today. Rest in peace, legend Shane Warne. Gone too soon, prayers” Actress and model Diana Penty tweeted “Cricket lost a gem today. Rest in peace, legend Shane Warne. Gone too soon, prayers” Arjun Rampal tweeted “Stunned. Saddened. Shocked. Shane Warne. Leaves us. RIP Champ. You will be missed dearly. #ripshanewarne “ Randeep Hooda tweeted “Rest in Peace Warnie #ShaneWarne.” #Legend”.

The cricketer was found unresponsive in a villa in the Thai island of Koh Samui, dying of a supposed heart attack. His death came on the same day as that of prominent Australian cricketer Rod Marsh whom Warne had given condolences to just a few hours ago. Warne was 52 years old.