Glenn Maxwell, Australian all-rounder, was unable to keep his emotions in check during a live interview when addressing the late Shane Warne. Maxwell said he was "broken" and couldn't comprehend the 52-year-old's sudden death.

Warne, the legendary leg-spinner, died of a suspected heart attack while on vacation in Koh Samui, Thailand, on Friday, March 4. Warne is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in the game's history, having taken 708 wickets in Test matches and 293 dismissals in one-day cricket.

While speaking about his mentor and friend 'Warnie,' Maxwell had to fight back tears. In an emotional interview with Fox Sports, Maxwell said, "We've lost someone with immeasurable knowledge of the game, someone that's going to be dearly missed. Warnie actually got me to the Stars. Sorry... umm, yeah, we had a really good relationship. Just broken.

"I was actually lucky enough to play my second ever grade game against Warnie. I was about 16 or 17 and thought I was fortunate then. But to get to play with him at the Stars and post his career, become good friends off the field and sort of be a part of his inner sanctum... it's a hard morning," he added.

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Maxwell lavished praise on the Victorian, saying he was the most caring and generous person he had ever met and praised him for always being there for young cricketers, offering tips and advice and sharing his knowledge.

"He was a pretty life-loving person. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more caring, loyal, generous person than him. He gave his time to pretty much every cricketer that came through. He saw every leg spinner that was playing international cricket, state cricket when he was commentating, he'd be out there helping them out. That was just the sort of person he was, he just gave his time so generously. He found a way to, he inspired multiple generations of players wanting to be Shane Warne. That’s the legacy he's going to leave," the 33-year-old said.

The Melbourne Stars captain recalled a special time with the leggie, recalling how he and Aaron Finch used to go to his house to play poker and how friendly he was. He said they went out of their way to get to his house early so they could just talk about other things and thanked him for his hospitality. Maxwell finished by saying that he met Finch this morning and that Australian cricket will miss Warne deeply.

"As far as Australian cricket goes, we've lost someone with immeasurable knowledge of the game, someone that's going to be dearly missed. I went around and saw Finchy this morning... I only woke up to the news this morning. It's been a tough morning. I just want to send my whole love to (Shane's family)," he signed off.

According to Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, Warne will be given a state funeral.