Shane Keith Warne, the name in the history of cricket will be remembered for the years and generations to come. The legend who gave a new definition of spin bowling to the world of cricket would’ve turned 53 today if he would’ve been with us presently. But unfortunately, Shane Warne’s sudden death due to a heart attack on the 4th of March earlier this year left everyone shocked in the entire cricketing fraternity.
The magician of spin dominated world cricket for almost one and a half decades since his debut in 1992 against India in the Sydney Test. The fans, experts, and his colleagues remembered the master of bowling on his 53rd birth anniversary. They poured out their hearts while wishing the birthday to the legend. The list includes the likes of former Indian greats Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh as well.
Here’s how former legends and fans wished the birthday to the all-time legend:
Thinking of you on your birthday Warnie!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 13, 2022
Gone too soon. Had so many memorable moments with you.
Will cherish them forever mate. pic.twitter.com/0a2xqtccNg
Fondly remembering this great legend on his birth anniversary!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 13, 2022
A man who defined class and accuracy on the pitch through his zest for perfection!
May you shine the brightest wherever you are mate ❤️#HappyBirthdayShaneWarne @ShaneWarne pic.twitter.com/f9qupBkuTg
Miss you, Warnie. 💗 pic.twitter.com/D3TMbUHhs6
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 13, 2022
Remembering the 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 Shane Warne on his birth anniversary! ✨ pic.twitter.com/PZJzaGKQnA
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 13, 2022
The great man would have turned 53 today.
— Abka Fitz-Henley (@AbkaFitzHenley) September 13, 2022
Gone but forever in our memories.
Happy birthday, @ShaneWarne. https://t.co/OIR6ciqFj3 pic.twitter.com/K1fiGNPAln
So much negativity on Twitter
— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) September 13, 2022
Let’s do another mega Shane Warne awesome cricket thread and celebrate what would’ve been his 53rd birthday
What a ball 👇🏻pic.twitter.com/nvCfg13rLb
The famous Warne vs Hussain SCG contest
— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) September 13, 2022
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Here's the special tweet from Shane Warne's Twitter account:
A legacy gives you a perspective on what's important.
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) September 12, 2022
It is about the richness of an individual's life, including what they accomplished and the impact they had on people and places.
Shane’s Legacy will live on.
Happy birthday - always in our hearts 🤍🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/qL5NPIZnUk
Speaking about Warne’s contribution to the game of cricket, then he enjoyed a celebrated career scalping 708 wickets in 145 Tests alongside 293 scalps in 194 ODI. The Victorian great is still on the second spot in the list of highest wicket-takers in the longest format of the game just behind the Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan who ended up his career with a remarkable number of 800 wickets.
Apart from his handsome cricketing career, Warne was also known as the bad boy of Australia as he ended up involved in a couple of controversies. After retiring from international cricket, he happened to appear in the inaugural edition of the Indian T20 League. He captained the franchise of Rajasthan in the tournament and won the inaugural title by stunning all the big teams like Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Warnie’s caliber is something like explaining the sky and universe on a piece of paper. It is being said because of his immense and great contributions to the game in his 15-year-career.