PAK vs AUS: Pakistan, Australia Players Observe Minute's Silence In Honor Of Shane Warne, Peshawar Bombing Victims

Ahead of play on Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan, the players stood in line and observed a minute’s silence in remembrance of former legendary Australian spinner, Shane Warne, and the victims of the suicide bombing in Peshawar on Friday.

Warne passed away at the age of 52 in Koh Samui, Thailand, late on March 4. No cause of death has been revealed but it’s suspected to be a heart attack. Warne was found unresponsive in his villa and couldn’t be revived despite the effort from the medical staff.

The news comes just hours after another former Aussie legend, Rod Marsh, passed away at the age of 74. Condolences poured in from all around the cricketing world for Warne and his family. In honour of his contributions, the Great Southern Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will be named after Warne.

One-minute silence observed in Pindi Stadium for Peshawar victims and Shane Warne. #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/5vIspAVmyr

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“I can think of no finer tribute to the greatest cricketer this state has produced than to rename the stand the S.K. Warne stand and no matter whatever happens to that stand in the future whether it’s rebuilt, refurbished, renovated, it will remain the S.K. Warne Stand in perpetuity because his legend will live in perpetuity,” Martin Pakula, Victoria’s minister of tourism announced.

Pat Cummins and co. pay tribute to Shane Warne

Australian Test captain, Pat Cummins, paid tribute to Warne, ahead of play on Day 2. The legendary cricketer revolutionized spin bowling back in the era of the pacers. His impact on the game will be ever-lasting and he will forever be in the minds of every budding spinner.

“I want to express our shock and sadness over Shane’s sudden passing. We are all numbed by the news. Shane was a once-in-a-century cricketer and his achievements will stand for all time, but apart from the wickets he took and the games he helped Australia win, what he did was draw so many people to the sport.”

“So many of us in the playing group grew up idolizing him and fell in love with this great sport as a result, while many of our support staff either played with him or against him. The game of cricket was never the same after Shane emerged, and it will never be the same now he has gone. Rest in peace King,” Cummins said.

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