Shane Warne: The Australia cricket legend’s profession in photos

Warne died on the Thai island of Koh Samui on Friday

Shane Warne’s death, aged 52, following a suspected heart attack has shocked the sporting world.

As cricket mourns the passing of one of its greatest players, so Australia grieves the loss of one of its favourite sons.

Warne – or Warnie, as he was famously known – was the king of spin, a loveable larrikin whose stellar career was hit by controversy, and whose star power transcended the pitch where he weaved his magic.

Warne was called up to train with the Australian Cricket Academy in 1990

Warne made his Test debut for Australia against India in Sydney in January 1992

A classic image of Warnie, sporting his signature lip zinc and celebrating with a beer after a match in 1994

Warne was a cricketer of world renown, but also fancied himself as an Australian rules player. He supported AFL club St Kilda

Warne made his Test debut in 1992, then announced himself as an instant Ashes legend when he dismissed England’s Mike Gatting with his first…

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