Kevin Pietersen pays emotional tribute to Shane Warne: Just a particular sportsman, competitor and individual

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who was a detailed good friend of Shane Warne, shared a throwback image with the Australia legend on social media in an emotional tribute to the spin wizard.

Kevin Pietersen pays emotional tribute to Shane Warne with Ashes 2005 image (@KP24 Photo)

HIGHLIGHTS Kevin Pietersen paid an emotional tribute to Shane Warne Kevin Pietersen shared a throwback image from Ashes 2005Warne was a particular sportsman, competitor and individual: Pietersen

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who shared a detailed bond with Shane Warne, paid his tribute to the spin wizard in a social media submit, stating that the Australia legend was a particular sportsman, competitor and individual.

Pietersen took to social media to share an Ashes 2005 image with Shane Warne and penned down an emotional notice to the Australia legend. “He played hard and I mean VERY hard, but he always congratulated you if you did something pretty special! Just a special sportsman, competitor & person! Love ya, Shaunie,” Pietersen wrote in his Instagram submit.

The physique of Australian legend Shane Warne has been transported to Thailand’s capital Bangkok earlier than being flown again to his nation of delivery. The convoy of ambulance and police drove in a single day from Surat Thani province, south of Thailand, to an airport in Bangkok.

Thai police have concluded 52-year-old Warne died of pure causes whereas on vacation on the resort island of Koh Samui. Warne was thought-about to be one of many biggest bowlers within the historical past of cricket and helped Australia win the World Cup in 1999.

He was additionally a part of 5 Ashes-winning groups throughout his 15-year worldwide profession. The household of Warne has requested a fast return of his physique to Australia.

Thai authorities stated they’ve been working intently with the Australian ambassador in Thailand, to expedite paperwork and formalities with the intention to accommodate the household’s request.

Warne’s household have additionally accepted the supply of a state funeral within the wake of the cricketing icon’s sudden loss of life.