SHANE WARNE, A LEGENDARY AUSTRALIAN CRICKETER, HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 52

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Shane Warne, an Australian cricket hero who was a member of five Ashes-winning teams during his career and helped his country win the World Cup in 1999, died on Friday at the age of 52.

"Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Shane was found lifeless in his villa and could not be resuscitate," Warne's management announced in a statement to Australian media site Fox Sports.

"At this time, the family wants privacy and will share additional facts as soon as possible," the message continued.

Warne died on the Thai island of Koh Samui, according to Fox Cricket.

This is the second tragic news for Australian cricket in the last 24 hours, with fellow great Rod Marsh passing away on Friday after suffering a massive heart attack last week.

In a tweet this morning, Warne expressed his condolences for his death.

"I was saddened to learn of Rod Marsh's death. He was a legend in our great sport and a role model for so many young boys and girls. Rod was passionate about cricket and generous with his time and resources, particularly to Australian and English players. Ros and her family have my heartfelt condolences. "RIP mate," he'd written.

He made his Test debut at the SCG in 1992 against India and rose to worldwide prominence when he bowled the century ball in 1993, a moment that cricket fans around the world will remember for a long time.

With 708 Test match wickets, Warne was perhaps the best leg-spinner of all time. He also got 293 One-Day International wickets and appeared in over 300 One-Day Internationals for Australia. In addition, Warne has the most Ashes wickets of any bowler in history.

For his unmatched exploits across a 15-year career from 1992 to 2007, Warne was chosen one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Century.

After retiring from international cricket, Warne added to his fame by serving as captain and coach of the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, which won the inaugural season of the tournament. Warne was a colourful figure on and off the field who also achieved popularity as a commentator and was regarded as one of the game's sharpest analysts.

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