Shane Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest spinners in cricket history, passed away at the age of 52 in April 2022, reportedly due to a heart attack. He was in Thailand when the tragic news surfaced. Although a heart attack was initially stated as the cause of his death, new revelations have now come to light. According to a recent report, an Indian drug may have played a role in Warne's demise, as disclosed by an officer involved in the investigation.
Shane Warne’s Death: Was A ‘Sex Drug’ Hidden from Investigation?
The investigation into Shane Warne's death has taken an unexpected turn, with a report from the Daily Mail claiming that a crucial item was removed from his villa in Thailand, where he was found dead. According to the report, a senior police officer at the scene was allegedly instructed to dispose of a bottle of Kamagra, a drug used for erectile dysfunction that contains sildenafil citrate—the same active ingredient as Viagra.
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The officer, speaking anonymously, revealed that the orders to remove the pills came from high-ranking officials and suggested that senior Australian authorities might have also been involved in the cover-up to protect Warne's legacy.
"We were ordered by our seniors to get rid of the bottle," the officer claimed, adding that officials did not want such details to tarnish the cricket legend's image.
The officer further disclosed that while there was evidence at the scene, including vomit and blood, the Kamagra pills were deliberately cleared away. Despite these allegations, an autopsy conducted at Surat Thani Hospital concluded that Warne died of natural causes, dismissing any conspiracy theories surrounding his passing.
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How Did Shane Warne Die?
Shane Warne, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, passed away due to a suspected heart attack while vacationing on Thailand’s Koh Samui island. According to a senior Thai police official, the post-mortem examination found no signs of foul play in the 52-year-old's death, as reported by the BBC.
Warne was discovered unresponsive at the villa where he was staying with friends, and despite efforts to revive him at the hospital, he could not be saved.
Deputy director of Samui Hospital, Songyot Chayaninporamet, stated that the post-mortem confirmed Warne died due to a "congenital disease," with no evidence of Covid-19, assault, or murder, according to Reuters.
Thailand's deputy police spokesman, Krissana Pattanacharoen, further confirmed in an official statement that forensic doctors ruled Warne's death as a result of natural causes.
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Warne's exceptional skill in leg-spin bowling, a technique that had faded during the fast-bowling dominance of the 1970s and 1980s, transformed the game of cricket. Over his remarkable 15-year international career, he claimed 708 Test wickets in 145 matches, making him the second-highest wicket-taker in Test history. Warne is survived by his three children, whom he shared with his former wife, Simone Callahan.
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