RIP Shane Warne, one of the game's best characters and finest bowlers.

Australia cricket legend Shane Warne has passed away of a suspected attack in Thailand. He was 52.

Warne is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers to have played the game, having retired as Test cricket’s second most prolific wicket-taker.

Warne’s management company in a brief statement released on Friday confirmed that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.

“Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," Warne’s management have confirmed in a statement.

Prominent Australian League spinner Shane Warren has died of a heart attack.

Australian media has reported the death of Shane Warren, the owner of several world records, and that 52-year-old Shane Warren has died of a heart attack.

Shane Warren has represented Australia in 145 Tests and 194 ODIs, taking 708 wickets in Test cricket and 293 wickets in ODIs.

According to media reports, a statement issued by Warren's team stated that Shane Warren was in Mount Samoi, Thailand, where he died of a heart attack.

The statement added that Shane Warren was found unconscious in his home, where medical staff were called, but his efforts to recover were unsuccessful.

SAMAA Director of Sports Shahid Khan Afridi, while expressing deep sorrow over the demise of Shane Warren, said that he was shocked to hear the news, he was a role model, always wanted to play and learn with Shane Warren, batsman. Afraid to face them, Warren ruled the world of cricket.

Rodney Marsh, another legend of the Australian cricket team and former wicketkeeper, died of a heart attack at the age of 74. He played 96 Tests and 92 ODIs for Australia