Legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said that he was not able to process the news of Shane Warne’s demise on Friday. Speaking to India Today, Muralitharan said that Warne’s demise is a huge loss for sports lovers.
Shane Warne on Friday Died of a suspected heart attack at age 52, The famous leg-spinner was at a villa in Thailand when doctors tried to revive him but were unsuccessful. Warne’s untimely demise was a tough pill to swallow for the cricket fraternity, who idolized the legendary leg-spinner who enthralled fans and generations of cricketers, with the same art he had mastered.
Muralitharan and Warne were contemporaries, running through the list of all-time wicket-takers at their peak. While Warne was dodging batsmen around the world, Murali was weaving magic with his off-spin, as Australia and Sri Lanka won many matches thanks to the brilliance of the two spinners. While Warne ended his career with 708 wickets, Muralitharan took 92 more wickets.
Muralitharan said he was surprised, adding that Warne was fit and running when he last met the Australian leg-spinner. The two were regarded as great rivals, but they shared a jealous brotherhood off the field.
‘He will be remembered as one of the greatest in history’
“It’s shocking. I don’t know what to say. He’s a good friend and a great cricketer too. What he has done for spin bowling is more than anyone. He has been named as one of the greats in history.” It is not the age to die. Whenever I saw him, he was fit. It is sad for the entire cricket fraternity. It is a big, big loss for the cricket fraternity,” Muralitharan told India Today. Told.
“I first saw him in 1992. He won a match for Australia in tough times. Then I thought, he’s going to be a different bowler. This is shocking news to the world.”
Earlier in the day, batting great Sachin Tendulkar wrote a heartfelt post on social media condoling the demise of his good friend and great rival Warne.
“Shocked, shocked and saddened,” wrote Tendulkar.
“You will be missed Warne. Never had a dull moment with you on or off the field. Will always cherish our on-field and off-field banquets. You always had a special place for India and you had a special place for Indians.” ..”
Only on Friday morning, Shane Warne had posted on social media, offering condolences to the family of Rod Marsh, another legendary Australian cricketer, who passed away on Thursday.
Warne, who is active on social media, posted from Thailand on Thursday evening itself. The legendary leg-spinner shared a picture of the villa where he was staying in the Asian nation.