Brooke Warne, daughter of the legendary cricketer Shane Warne, paid a heartfelt tribute to her father on what would have been his 55th birthday on September 13th. Sharing a touching childhood photo of the two, Brooke took to Instagram to express her deep love and remembrance of her dad.
In her emotional post, Brooke wrote, “Happy heavenly birthday to you Dad. I love you so much, today will always be your special day!” Her message struck a chord with fans worldwide, helping to keep the memory of the cricket icon alive.
Shane Warne passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2022, at the age of 52 during a holiday in Thailand. His sudden death, caused by a suspected heart attack, sent shockwaves through the sporting world, and his absence continues to be felt by family and friends.
Considered one of the greatest leg-spinners in the history of cricket, Shane Warne debuted in 1992 and transformed the art of leg-spin bowling during an era dominated by fast bowlers. Over his illustrious career, he took 708 wickets in Test cricket, ranking him as the second-highest wicket-taker in the format. He also claimed 293 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and scored more than 4,000 runs in all formats, though he never scored a century.
One of Warne’s most memorable moments came in 1993, when he bowled the legendary “Ball of the Century” to Mike Gatting, a delivery that remains celebrated in cricket history.
Even after retiring, Warne remained closely connected to the sport as a commentator, coach, and mentor. He notably led Rajasthan Royals to victory in the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.
