Shane Warne's body prepared for autopsy before repatriation

Two days after veteran Australian spinner Shane Warne breathed his last, Thai authorities on March 6 (Sunday) were preparing to conduct an autopsy on Warne’s body. The spin wizard was found unresponsive in a Samunjana resort villa on March 4, failing to meet his friends after allegedly suffering a heart attack.

The 52-year old was then taken to the Thai International Hospital in Samui at around 6:00 pm (1100 GMT), but his management said that Warne could not be revived despite all the medical efforts. The spinner’s demise sent a ripple across the cricketing globe as Warne had left the world at an age of 52. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on March 5 (Saturday) announced that the late spin legend will receive a state funeral.

There was no foul play suspected in Warne’s death: Police

Thai authorities said that after the autopsy is completed, Warne’s body will be flown back to Australia where he will receive a state funeral. Local police said that there was no foul play suspected in Warne’s death. Cricket Australia (CA) had also announced to name a stand in the memory of the spin legend at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as the world mourns the loss of one of its great sportspersons.

“[The relatives] already coordinated with the Australian Embassy so that right after the autopsy’s finished, they will take his body back to Australia,” a local police chief Yutthana Sirisombat was quoted by NDTV.

Warne was lauded and idolized by many former and current players for his many achievements. Amongst the 339 games Warne represented Australia, the 52-year old won many games for his country single-handedly. Warne played an integral part in Australia’s successful campaign at the 1999 World Cup and was the player of the match in both the semi-final and final of the tournament.