Australian PM remembers Warne as one of ‘nation’s greatest characters’

Author: AFP/APP

Sydney: Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday lamented the untimely death of Australian cricketing hero Shane Warne, saying the nation was “bewildered” by a “sad and sudden loss”.

“He was one of our nation’s greatest characters,” Morrison tweeted after the 52-year-old’s death. “His humor, his passion, his irreverence, his approachability ensured he was loved by all.”

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