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Shane Warne’s cause of death confirmed after sudden death aged 52 in Thailand

A post-mortem has confirmed Shane Warne’s cause of death was “natural causes”.

Axar Patel Replaces Kuldeep Yadav In India Squad For 2nd Test Against Sri Lanka: Report

Fit-again all-rounder Axar Patel has replaced left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in India squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka, beginning in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Indian team management has released Kuldeep from the squad. Axar had been recovering from a shin injury that had forced him to miss the South Africa tour and the T20I series against the West Indies. He had also tested positive for COVID-19 recently.

Shane Warne Died Of "Natural Causes", Says Thai Police Citing Autopsy

Cricket superstar Shane Warne died of natural causes, Thai police said Monday, citing an autopsy report. The legendary Australian leg-spinner died on the Thai holiday island of Koh Samui on Friday after being found unresponsive at a luxury villa. "Investigators received an autopsy report today in which a forensic doctor concludes the death was due to natural causes," Krissana Pattanacharoen, deputy national police spokesman, said in a statement. He said Warne's family had been informed of the result and accepted it.

Vivian Richards Birthday: Yuvraj Singh, Others Wish West Indian Legend

The cricket fraternity extends its greetings for former West Indies captain Vivian Richards on his 70th birthday. Leading the birthday wishes were former India cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and WV Raman along with Indian Premier League franchises. Yuvraj, who regards Vivian highly, wrote a heartfelt caption on Twitter: "Here's wishing @ivivianrichards - the #legend with a larger-than-life persona - a very Happy Birthday hope the coming year keeps you in good health and high spirits sir. My warmest regards."