Australia on Saturday woke up with shock and sadness to the news of the death of Shane Warne, one of its greatest cricketers of all time, one of only a few that could approach the extraordinary achievements of the great Don Bradman.
Expressing his grief, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his achievements were the product of his talent, his discipline and passion for the game he loved.
“But Shane was more than this to Australians. Shane was one of our nation’s greatest characters. His humour, his passion, his irreverence, his approachability ensured he was loved by all. Australians loved him. We all did.
“There was something magical that he brought to our summers. The bleached blonde hair, the almost casual way he moved to send down a delivery, and his engagement with the crowd. He was one of a kind,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.
Australians have woken in shock and sadness to the awful news of the death of Shane Warne, aged just 52.
Shane was one of our greatest cricketers of all time, one of only a few that could approach the extraordinary achievements of the great Don Bradman. pic.twitter.com/SFxLxe0SQo
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) March 4, 2022
Morrison said Shane inspired so many girls and boys to try their hand at cricket. “He made it all look so easy. At some point, in most Australian backyards, we all tried to deliver a flipper.”
“As we heard as a commentator, behind the playfulness that we associated with Shane, there was a player who understood the strategies and intricacies of cricket as few others. A brilliance that will always be remembered alongside that of Bradman and Benaud.
“There was also a generosity to so many people away from the cameras. With a smile and a g’day he’d bridge every gap.
“Shane was his own man, following his own path. In those times when he could have been knocked down by the headlines, he got back up. He always did.
“Shane was the “King of Spin” because there was none like him. The “ball of the century” will be talked about forever,” Morrison said, adding, “Our love and condolences go to Shane’s family and particularly his children Brooke, Jackson, and Summer.
I’ve just informed the Warne family that the Government will rename the Great Southern Stand at the MCG – the place he took his hat trick and 700th wicket – to honor Shane and his contribution to the game.
The S.K. Warne Stand will be a permanent tribute to an amazing Victorian.
— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 5, 2022
In another statement, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said, “Victoria has lost an icon. Australia has lost a legend. And the entire cricket world is mourning the loss of the King.
“Shane Warne didn’t just inspire a cricketing generation—he defined it. He was born for the big occasion, and gave us irreplaceable MCG memories. The Ashes hat trick, his 700th wicket and calming Bay 13 in his trackies. His performance on the pitch drew us to the game that he cared so deeply for. Nobody who saw Shane Warne play will ever forget him,” Andrews said.
In recognition of Shane Warne’s national achievements, his family will be offered a state funeral by the Commonwealth Government. This will be done in consultation with the Warne family, Cricket Australia and the Victorian Government to ensure the country honour Shane’s passing and memory.
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