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It has been terrible week for Australia. The country lost two of it’s cricket icons – Rod Marsh wicket- keeper and Leg Spin Wizard Shane Warne.
Rod Marsh, an Australian cricket great and the wicketkeeper who formed a prolific wicket-taking partnership with pace bowler Dennis Lillee, has died a week after suffering a heart attack during a fundraising event in Queensland state. He was 74. The Sport Australia Hall of Fame on Friday confirmed Marsh, who played 96 test matches for Australia from 1970 to 1984, had died in an Adelaide hospital.
As if the blow was not enough the news came of leg Spin wizard Shane Warne passing away while holidaying in Thailand of a heart attack at 52. The twin blows sent shock waves and several Warne’s teammates and current players paid tributes on Twitter. While also remembering fondly the great Rod Marsh.
Pat Cummins, Australia Test Captain
Hard to fathom. We all idolised Warnie growing up for his showmanship, will to win from any position and his incredible skill. Players all over the world owe him so much for what he has brought to cricket. He had a huge affect on all he met. He transcended cricket.
RIP King pic.twitter.com/614NRwq4wm
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) March 4, 2022
Aaron Finch , Australia ODI & T20 Captain
? and shocked…absolutely shattered that we have lost one of the great sportsman and friends! The impact you had runs a lot deeper than cricket. You will be forever missed King!
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) March 4, 2022
Finch also Tweeted on Rod Marsh
Thoughts are with the Marsh family at an incredibly difficult time. Australia has lost a cricketing icon and legend today! Vale Rod Marsh https://t.co/XOfiulOnMG
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) March 4, 2022
Shane Watson, Former Australia All-Rounder
I am numb!!! My hero, my mentor, my great friend, Shane Warne is no longer with us. Warnie, the impact you had on this great game and everyone around it is immeasurable. Thank you for being so bloody good to me. I am going to miss you so much. Rest In Peace SK ??
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 4, 2022
On Rod Marsh Shane Watson Tweeted
Rod Marsh not on this planet anymore, I am absolutely shattered. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for Rod and his amazing skill to know how to get the best out of every young cricketer. He just cared!! My love and thoughts go the Ros and the boys. RIP mate. ??
— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) March 4, 2022
David Warner, Australia Opener
Two legends of our game have left us too soon. I’m lost for words, and this is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Marsh and Warne family. I just can not believe it. #rip, you will both be missed https://t.co/gduLY9bIwg
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 4, 2022
Brett Lee, Former Australia Fast Bowler
Can’t believe it ?
The greatest bowler to play the game ever ! The RockStar of cricket ! Gone too soon.
RIP mate ? pic.twitter.com/SNAGISCmIz— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) March 4, 2022
Ricky Ponting, Former Australia Captain
Hard to put this into words. I first met him when I was 15 at the Academy. He gave me my nickname.
We were teammates for more than a decade, riding all the highs and lows together.
Through it all he was someone you could always count on, someone who loved his family… pic.twitter.com/KIvo7s9Ogp
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) March 5, 2022
On Rod Marsh
Devastated, we have lost a legend. Rod Marsh was a great player, a great coach and one of the best people I have ever met. My thoughts are with Ros, Paul, Dan and Jamie.
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) March 4, 2022
Adam Gilchrist, Former Australia wicket- Keeper
Numb. The highlight of my cricketing career was to keep wicket to Warnie. Best seat in the house to watch the maestro at work. Have often felt a tad selfish, that Heals and I pretty much exclusively are the only ones who had that thrill and pleasure at Test level. Rip Warnie.??
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) March 4, 2022
Matthew Hayden, Former Australia Opener
RIP Warnie? God only made one model of you my friend. #warnie #baggygreen #kingofspin pic.twitter.com/qIcgo6jEke
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) March 5, 2022
