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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Shane Warne’s state funeral draws thousands to Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Crowds have started to gather at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the sport prepares to say its final goodbyes to Shane Warne.

The former leg-spinner, considered one of the greatest cricketers of all-time, died aged 52 earlier this month from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand.

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