‘Legacy will live on’: Shane Warne’s family pays tribute to cricketer on birth anniversary
Shane Warne’s family has posted a heart-felt tribute to the late Australian cricketer on his birthday. Warne passed away in March at the age of 52 years.
Australia cricket legend Shane Warne’s family gained access to his dormant Instagram and put out a heartfelt tribute on what could have been his 53rd birthday. The cricket great passed away due to natural causes earlier this year on March 4, which came as a massive shock to the cricketing world. Warne was 52-old-year when he breathed his last, before passing away during his vacation in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Meanwhile, remembering the legend on his birthday, the family of the late cricketer posted a moving tribute for Warne. “A legacy gives you a perspective on what’s important. It is about the richness of an individual’s life, including what they accomplished and the impact they had on people and places. Shane’s Legacy will live on. Happy birthday – always in our hearts,” the family said.
The post received comments from Warne’s daughters Brooke and Summer. While Brooke commented her father’s shirt no. 23, Summer responded with heart emojis. Summer also took to her official Instagram handle and shared unseen pictures with her father, alongside an emotional message.
Would do anything to see your big smile’: Summer Warne
”Happy birthday Dad, 53 Today 🤍 Thank you for the 20 years of memories we shared together I will cherish them always, I wish I had more time with you on this earth and I could give you a big hug. I would do anything to see your big smile one last time. 🤍Forever and always missing you dad, I love you,” Summer said in her post.
Brooke Warne’s post about Shane Warne
Brooke also put out a personal tribute for Warne on September 4, the day which marked six months of the legendary spinner’s passing. “6 Months today since we lost our Dad. Happy Father’s Day to the Best Dad on Earth and in Heaven. Today is for you Dad 🌟 You are our shining Star and forever will be. All my friends and other people who find Fathers Day just as hard, you are in my thoughts. I Miss you everyday Dad, I will Love you Forever. SW 23. Missing your Dad hugs extra today,” she said.
Warne is considered to be the one of the greatest wrist spinners of cricket, courtesy of his illustrious career with the Australian cricket team. During his time with the national team, he made 145 Test appearance and returned with a whopping total of 708 wickets. At the same time, in the ODI format, Warne took 293 wickets in 194 games.
