Shane Warne Leaves Behind Rs 400 Cr Fortune

Shane Warne, an Australian cricket legend, died at the age of 52, as a result of a heart attack. The news of his sudden demise has left everyone in the world of cricket in utter disbelief. His successful and illustrious career needs no special introduction and Warne’s income is primarily derived from his success as a former cricketer. His estimated net worth was $50 million (Rs 400 Cr), according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Considered to be the greatest bowler to ever play the sport, the retired cricketer used to enjoy a luxury lifestyle. His net worth is composed of his entire earnings as a former Australian cricket player and also covers his revenues from several brand sponsorships, business interests, besides ownership of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Warne has also had a long stint as a broadcaster and analyst since his retirement in 2007, adding a fortune to his net worth.

Warne had played 145 Tests for Australia since his debut in 1992, taking 708 wickets. Warne took 293 scalps in 194 ODI outings. He was also named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Century after claiming 708 Test Wickets in a 15-year career from 1992 to 2007. Warne ended his career as the second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. On the personal front, Warne had three children with Simone Callahan, to whom he was married from 1995 to 2005.