As the news spread, former and current cricketers expressed their grief:
Australia opener David Warner Tweeted: “Two legends of our sport have left us too soon. I am lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the Marsh and Warne family. I can’t believe it. #rip, you both will be missed.”
Two stalwarts of our sport left us very soon. I am lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers… https://t.co/K9FEukAgJA
— david warner (@davidwarner31) 1646403741000
Kohli said, “Life is so volatile and unpredictable. I cannot process the passing of this great player of my game and a man I know off the field. RIP #GOAT (Greatest of All Time). Cricket Ball Greatest to turn.” tweeted.
Life is so fickle and unpredictable. I can’t process the passing of this great game of ours and the person who passed me… https://t.co/AbXo4rsn57
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 1646406439000
I am really lost for words here, this is extremely sad. An ultimate legend and champion of our sport has left us. RIP… https://t.co/Q4DNPPNkTT
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) 1646404971000
can not believe it. One of the great spinners, the one who made spin cool, superstar Shane Warne is no more. Lee… https://t.co/cZi1zpL8Fu
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 1646402845000
Shocked beyond words. A legend of our sport, an icon and a man who revolutionized spin bowling. RIP Shane Warne. https://t.co/4rjArGHpSp
— jasprit bumrah (@jaspritbumrah93) 1646405372000
Shocked to hear the news of Shane Warne’s passing. Shared some wonderful years with him during the start of his career. Rest in peace, legend!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) 1646403900000
Sad, speechless and completely shocked. An incredible loss for cricket. I have no words. Thanks for everything… https://t.co/sHqhbYGLC1
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 1646404424000
At a loss of words to hear about the passing of our cricket legend Shane Warne, he was always magical on the field.… https://t.co/354fjuTbQx
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) 1646404928000
Absolutely shocked to hear about Shane Warne. Brilliant politician of our sport. May God rest his soul and my home in peace… https://t.co/NO6OQBNOfX
— ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) 1646405992000
One minute silence for Shane Warne in Antigua
— Barmy Army of England (@TheBarmyArmy) 1646405791000
Just heard the devastating news of the passing of the great Shane Warne. There are no words to describe how shocked and sad I am… https://t.co/vLVFBb5XGa
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 1646403209000
Shane Warne is no more..I am shocked and shattered. Just can’t believe I’m hearing this. Very sad day for our kri… https://t.co/1ghIF5SRCO
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) 1646404612000