The exact cause of Shane Warne's death in Thailand on Friday is not known yet, but police have reportedly found "blood stains" on the floor of the legendary Australian cricketer's room and on bath towels. (More Cricket News)
The spin great was declared dead by doctors in the Thai International Hospital on Friday night, after friends tried to revive him in his luxury villa hours earlier. He was 52.
Warne's body was transferred to the Thai mainland from the resort island of Koh Samui on Sunday. An autopsy was slated on Sunday before repatriation.
Reports in local media said that there was blood on the floor and bath towels in the room Warne was staying.
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"A large amount of blood was found in the room," Satit Polpinit, a commander of the local provincial police, told Thai media. "When CPR was started, the deceased had coughed up liquid and was bleeding."
According to the Koh Samui's Bo Phut police station superintendent Yuttana Sirisomba, Warne had "seen a doctor about his heart" recently, following which they have ruled out treating it as a suspicious death.
As per the local police information, one of Warne's friends found the Aussie legend unresponsive around 5 pm.
The group commenced CPR on Warne while waiting for an ambulance.
Warne's management later released a brief statement to confirm his death.
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Meanwhile, the Australian government confirmed on Sunday that the legend will receive a state funeral.
Australian MP Daniel Andrews, the Premier of Victoria, announced on Twitter that Warne's family has allowed the public to mourn with them.
"I've spoken with the Warne family again today and they have accepted my offer of a State Funeral to remember Shane," Andrews tweeted. "It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country."
Earlier, the Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Allan McKinnon, said on Saturday that Thai police have been "very compassionate" in the handling of the aftermath of Warne's death. He also thanked the superintendent at Koh Samui Police Station.
