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KOH SAMUI (Thailand): Thai police on Saturday ruled out foul play in the shock death of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday on the paradise island of Koh Samui aged just 52. The "King" of spin's death sparked a global outpouring of grief from prime ministers, rock stars and fellow players, an acknowledgement that the Melbourne native transcended his sport.
Warne's fittingly one-and-a-half times larger than life bronze statue, stunned fans in his native Melbourne made votive offerings of flowers, beer, cigarettes and a meat pie Saturday, remembering an imperfect hero whose outsized skill and personality transcended cricket. When the "King of Spin" attended the unveiling of his likeness outside his beloved Melbourne Cricket Ground more than a decade ago, he quipped that the "wonderful" result made the "about four hours" the sculptor had spent measuring between his nose and ears worthwhile.
Australia's interim head coach Andrew McDonald said his team was in good hands and will be guided by security experts after a suicide bomb blast killed at least 56 people at a mosque in Peshawar. In a media interaction on Friday after the first day's play in the opening Test, McDonald said that the team would be guided by security experts if the situation were to change. The Australian coach said the loss of innocent lives was a tragedy and the thoughts of the team were with the affected families.
The world of cricket is coming to terms with the loss of one of its greatest figures following the death of Shane Warne at the age of 52.
Great Southern Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will be renamed after the SK Warne Stand as soon as possible, Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula announced on Saturday. Australian cricket, along with the entire cricketing world, is in a state of shock at the loss of Shane Warne, a true cricketing genius, who died aged 52. The legendary spinner passed away after a suspected heart attack.
Mithali's team first up against Pakistan on SundayDowncast eyes, tears and dejection. The mood of the Indian women's cricket team at Lord's after the 2017 World Cup final, which they lost by eight runs to hosts England, is a frozen frame in the history of women's cricket in our country. Add to that the heartbreak of the 2020 World T20 final defeat to Australia. India have twice come within touching distance of staking claim to their maiden ICC trophy. Will 2022 be that year? India open their campaign in New Zealand against Pakistan on Sunday. The Mithali Raj-led team is an exciting mix of ageing stars, proven talent and upcoming youngsters. In each of their seven league matches, India will have to bring their 'A' game. For that to happen, they will have to fire as a cohesive unit, which is something they have failed to do in recent times.
Players from Australia and Pakistan will take time out to honour Shane Warne as the second day of the first Test in Rawalpindi gets underway.
PAK vs AUS 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Pakistan will look to pile on more misery on Australia on Day 2 after completing dominating the visitors on the opening day of the ongoing first Test at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Imam-ul-Haq scored a fine century and was unbeaten on 132. Veteran batter Azhar Ali also scored a fine half-century, and will resume his innings on 64. Pakistan were 245 for the loss of on wicket. Abdullah Shafique had missed out on his fifty after Nathan Lyon had dismissed him, following a brilliant catch from skipper Pat Cummins. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. (LIVE SCORECARD)