Former Australian international, Shane Warne was spotted unconscious in a villa on Thailand's Koh Samui Island on Friday. Warne's management later announced in a statement that he died of a suspected heart attack. The cricketing world was in disbelief when Shane Warne's death was announced. Warne's cricketing brain was unparalleled, and he is widely regarded as the best leg-spinner of all time. Let's take a look at some of Shane Warne's most impressive stats and achievements in cricket. Overview of Shane Warne's International Cricket Career Shane Warne made his international debut against India in 1992 during a home Test series. Warne represented Cricket Australia in 145 Tests and 194 One-Day Internationals from 1992 to 2007. Former Indian head coach, Ravi Shastri was his first international victim. Warne gained worldwide attention when he astounded English number 3 batter Mike Gatting with a flawless leg-break delivery. This delivery was eventually dubbed the "Ball of the Century," and it will always be remembered as such. Shane took 34 wickets at an average of 25.79 in six Test matches during the Ashes 1993. With this outstanding performance during the series, Warne cemented his place in Australia's bowling lineup. Read BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Can Bangladesh Whitewash Afghanistan in Twenty20 Series?

The cricketing world has been left shocked with the sad news of the untimely death of Shane Warne, the Australian legend widely hailed as the greatest leg spin bowler of all time, and Test cricket's second-highest wicket-taker of all time.  He breathed his last in Koh Samui, Thailand, confirmed Fox Cricket.  Read: Legendary Australia cricketer Shane Warne dies at 52 “Unbelievable. I am shocked to the core. This can't be true,” Sir Viv Richard Tweeted. “Rest In Peace, @ShaneWarne. There are no words to describe what I feel right now. A huge loss for cricket.” Pakistan legend Wasim Akram wrote: “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… my condolences to the family and friends... rest in peace my friend.” Waqar Yunis, the teammate of Akram, alos took to Twitter to pay tribute to Warne. He wrote: “Shane Warne no more. I’m Shocked and Shattered. Simply can't believe I’m hearing this. Very very sad day for our cricket community. The biggest superstar of my generation is gone. Goodbye Legend @ShaneWarne  #RIP Condolences to the family and friends.” Former Sri Lankan captain and another legend of modern cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, also paid tribute to Warne’s memory.  “Absolutely shocked and gutted to hear about @ShaneWarne  legend and friend. Just Can’t believe it,” Sangakkara Tweeted.  Warne played his first international match in 1992, and his last match came in 2007.  Read:'White Lightning' appointed as Tigers' new fast bowling coach During his long career, Warne embraced both fame and filth. He was one of the greatest leg-spinners that the game of cricket has ever seen, and he was also one of the bad boys of the game.  He often came to the headlines for his relationships with women. He was banned before the from the 2003 World Cup in South Africa for taking a banned substance.  Warne’s management said the family of the deceased requested to respect the privacy, and further details will be released soon.  The leg-spinner played 145 Tests and bagged 708 wickets with 37 five-fors. He also played 194 ODIs and bagged 293 wickets.

Considered by many as one of the greatest bowlers to ever play the game, Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. Affectionately known as "Warnie," the legendary player passed away in Thailand's Koh Samui of a suspected heart attack, according to his management. Read:Cricketing world pays tribute to Aussie legend Warne "Shane was found unresponsive in his villa, and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," the leg-spinner's management company said in a statement Friday. "The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course." Across a stellar 15-year career, Warne took 708 Test wickets in 145 matches – the highest for an Australian, and the second most of all time behind only Muttiah Muralitharan. Named one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Century, the Australia great won the 1999 50-over World Cup and claimed 293 one-day international wickets in 194 matches. The "king of spin" retired from international cricket in 2007. However, he continued to play Twenty20 franchise cricket until retiring from all formats in 2013. Read:'White Lightning' appointed as Tigers' new fast bowling coach At the age of 23, Warne delivered what is now regarded as the greatest ball in cricket history, taking everyone by surprise on June 4, 1993. Before letting the ball rip towards England batter Mike Gatting, he ambled up to the stumps. The ball drifted in the air, pitching outside Mike's leg stump, before fizzing past his bat and clipping the off stump.

Australian cricketer Shane Warne's baggy green cap has made more than 1 million Australian dollars ($685,000) at auction to aid those affected by wild fires across the country.