Three years after the sudden death of cricket icon Shane Warne, a stunning new report has reignited controversy around the final hours of the Australian great. On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Daily Mail reported that a sex-enhancing drug was found near Warne’s body—but was secretly removed from the scene by Thai police, allegedly under orders from higher authorities. The claim has triggered a storm of speculation online and in global media. While there’s no confirmation from Thai or Australian officials, the suggestion of a cover-up has left many asking whether the full truth about Warne’s death was ever made public.
Warne died on March 4, 2022, at age 52, while on a vacation with friends at a luxury villa on Koh Samui, a popular island in southern Thailand. The legendary spin bowler had just received a massage and was awaiting a foot treatment when his long-time friend Andrew Neophitou discovered him unresponsive. Thai medical authorities concluded that Warne died from natural causes, citing a congenital heart issue. His death was ruled non-suspicious, and his body was returned to Australia within days. The case appeared closed—until now. According to the Daily Mail, a senior Thai police officer—speaking anonymously—said he was instructed to remove a bottle of Kamagra from the villa immediately after Warne’s death.
“Orders came from up high,” the officer claimed, suggesting that Australian officials may have been involved in keeping the discovery quiet to protect Warne’s reputation.
Kamagra, a knockoff version of Viagra, is widely sold in Thailand despite being technically illegal. It contains sildenafil and is known to be dangerous for those with heart conditions, especially when combined with other stressors. Warne’s lifestyle has long been a point of public conversation. He was a smoker, favored unhealthy food, and had just completed a rapid weight loss diet, dropping 15 kilograms in a month, according to his manager. He had also contracted COVID-19 twice, once severely enough to require a ventilator. Cricket Australia’s former doctor Peter Brukner said in 2022 that Warne’s heart may have been under long-term strain.
Could a drug like Kamagra have contributed to his death? No one knows—but the fact that it was allegedly removed from the scene has raised red flags for many.
The officer also told that the death scene included vomit and blood, which was not mentioned in official reports. According to earlier accounts, two masseuses had just left when Warne was found. Friends attempted 20 minutes of CPR, and a paramedic recalled someone pleading, “Come on, Shane.” There are also reports that Thai police were instructed to move the body quickly to avoid negative press that might impact tourism. Some local sources suggest the investigation may have been rushed or incomplete. Neither Thai nor Australian authorities have confirmed or denied the new claims. Warne’s children—Brooke, Jackson, and Summer—have not commented. His ex-wife, Simone Callahan, has also remained silent..
With 1,001 career wickets, a World Cup title, and a career full of both brilliance and controversy, Shane Warne’s place in sporting history is secure. But the new claims surrounding his death have reopened wounds for fans and family alike.
Was it a tragic heart attack, as officially ruled?
Or has a part of the story been deliberately left out?
Until further evidence—or official comment—emerges, the mystery over what really happened to the King of Spin will continue to cast a shadow over one of cricket’s most unforgettable lives.