Australian legend Shane Warne honoured posthumously, 3-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty named in Queen's list
India Today
Spin-bowling great Shane Warne tragically died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand earlier in March this year. He was 52.
Australian spin-bowling great Shane Warne and the three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty have been honoured in the Queen's birthday list.
Warne, at the age of 52, had tragically died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand earlier in March this year. He has been named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) along with Barty.
Warne was remembered "for distinguished service to cricket as a player, role model and commentator, to the community through charitable initiatives, and for philanthropic contributions".
"Shane Warne was one of the most talented and charismatic cricketers the world has ever seen and we are reminded today of the indelible legacy he created both on and off the field," said Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley.
Barty had announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25 after winning her home major - Australian Open 2022.
In a statement, Barty said: "There are so many Australian people who do wonderful things for our country and I want to congratulate all of the other award recipients on being recognised for their contributions.
"On a personal level, I always try to uphold Australian values - being humble, respectful, kind and caring for others."
