Shane Warne's son blames 'forced' Covid vaccine for death of cricket icon

He said: "I definitely think that it was involved. I don't even think saying that is controversial anymore.

"Even if dad had underlying health issues, I think this brought it straight to the surface."

"My first impression, as soon as I hung up the phone, I instantly blamed the government. I instantly blamed Covid and the vaccine.'

The Australian cricket legend passed away at the age of 52 during a holiday with friends on the Thai island of Koh Samui.

Post-mortem results concluded Warne died from natural causes, with investigators identifying a congenital heart weakness.

Authorities also confirmed there was no evidence of foul play.

Prior to his trip, Warne's family had informed officials he was experiencing health difficulties, including asthma problems and chest pains.

In the fortnight leading up to his death, the former spin bowler had undertaken an extreme liquid-only diet in an effort to lose weight.

Thai authorities determined the death was not suspicious, noting neither alcohol nor cigarettes were discovered inside the luxury accommodation where Warne had been staying.

Jackson disclosed he came close to publicly voicing his beliefs during the state memorial service, which was funded by the Victorian Government and held at the MCG.

He said: "Doing things like the state memorial, where that's funded by Vic Gov and the MCG and there has to be certain due diligence and people in the crowds have to get photos and all that stuff, I felt really uncomfortable.

"At the state memorial, I nearly said I blame the government and Covid, but I didn't. It was probably smart I didn't - I'd be in a very different position if I did.

"But that was how I felt. Even the last three or four years, I have not changed my tune.

"At the end of the day, we'll never know. The autopsy is online. I know what happened to him."

Speaking on the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, he added: "Dad, at the time, was healthy, he was happy. He looked the best he had in a while. Yes, he smoked and drank, but how many more people in their 80s and 90s still smoke and drink a lot more than dad?

"Yes, a lot of people were dying of heart attacks before. But dad was ok, I think he might have got three or four [vaccine jabs], he didn't want to get them, he was forced to get them for work.

"He was forced to get them like everybody else. Dad wasn't the only person. When dad passed, he was probably the most famous Australian that people could go, 'yep, that's Covid,' but I try not to think about it too much because all that does is fester into anger. That anger is not good for anybody.

"If something comes out like this again, at least we're more awake, at least we're more aware. If dad had underlying health issues, maybe he was going to have a heart attack at 65, 70, but I think this just brought it all to the surface."

Vaccines undergo rigorous testing before receiving approval for public use.

According to the British Heart Foundation, evidence suggests Covid-19 vaccinations are actually "associated with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke".

This protective effect may stem from the fact Covid-19 infection itself carries an elevated risk of blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes by obstructing blood flow to vital organs.

In honour of the Australian cricket great, the Shane Warne Legacy Foundation has dedicated itself to raising awareness about cardiac health risks.

The organiaation provides complimentary health screenings that can detect elevated risks of type-two diabetes and heart complications.

Since its establishment, the foundation reports having facilitated more than 450,000 health checks across Australia.

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