What had Shane Warne tweeted hours before his death?

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne passed away at the age of 52 from a suspected heart attack in Thailand

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March 04, 2022

Australias Shane Warne acknowledges the crowd after the wicket of Englands Andrew Flintoff at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the 2006-07 Ashes. . — Reuters/File — Australia's Shane Warne acknowledges the crowd after the wicket of England's Andrew Flintoff at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the 2006-07 Ashes. . — Reuters/File

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne passed away at the age of 52 from a suspected heart attack in Thailand — leaving the cricketing fraternity in shock, as they had just been coping with the demise of legend Rodney Marsh.

The legendary spinner played 145 Test matches for the Australian team and had taken 708 wickets in the longest format of the game. He had also represented Australia in 194 ODIs and taken 293 wickets.

Warne was credited for bowling the "bowl of the century" when he dismissed England batsman Mike Gatting in the 1993 Ashes.

The former cricket legend was also active on social media and would keep his fans in touch — despite being out of action for several years.

In his last tweet, he had posted a condolence message for legendary former Australian cricketer Rodney Marsh — who passed away at the age of 74 on Friday morning after being in an induced coma at Adelaide hospital.

"Sad to hear the news that Rod Marsh has passed. He was a legend of our great game and an inspiration to so many young boys and girls," Warne had said.

The spinner said Rod had cared deeply about cricket and gave so much, especially to Australia and England players.

"Sending lots & lots of love to Ros & the family. RIP mate," he added.