In Pics | Here's why Shane Warne was one of the finest cricketers

Australia's legendary cricketer Shane Warne breathed his last away from his home at the Samujana Villas in Koh Samui Island, Thailand, on March 4, 2022. He was 52. Warne died 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,” the statement said.

Warne finished his career with 708 wickets in 145 Tests, a record that was later broken by Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800). Credit: Action Images

Though his Test average was only 17.3, he took the role seriously and holds the record for the most Test runs (3,154) without a century - his highest score being 99. Credit: AFP Photo

His final Test was at Sydney in 2007 when he took his 1,000th international wicket in all forms of the game. Credit: AP & Reuters Photo

Born on September 13, 1969, Warne is widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers in the history of cricket. Credit: Instagram/shanewarne23

Warne played his first Test match in 1992 and has scalped over 1,000 international wickets (in Tests and One-Day Internationals). Credit: Instagram/shanewarne23

He was also an useful lower-order batsman and also contributed over 3,000 runs in Test cricket. Credit: Action Images

Warne played domestic cricket for his home state of Victoria, and English domestic cricket for Hampshire. Credit: Action Images

He had also captained the Rajasthan Royals to victory in the IPL in 2008. Credit: PTI Photo

Warne officially retired from all formats in 2013. Credit: Instagram/shanewarne23

Having got a taste for broadcasting during his ban year, Warne became a hugely respected pundit after his retirement. Credit: Instagram/shanewarne23

Here's a rare picture of Shane Warne with Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. Credit: Instagram/shanewarne23