Shane Warne was given an emotional and touching send-off by his family, friends and adoring fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the new Shane Warne Stand was officially unveiled in his honour.
Warne, a legendary figure in the world of cricket who managed to transcend the sport, tragically passed away earlier this month at the age of just 52 after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Thailand. A private funeral was held a few weeks ago at his beloved St Kilda football club, but Warne's accepted the offer of a state memorial service which offered millions around the world the chance to pay tribute to Warne.
The service was a fitting tribute to the great man, with members of his family and close friends from the world of cricket and showbiz all sharing their memories of Warne from both on and off the field. There were also musical performances from the likes of Ed Sheeran, Sir Elton John, Robbie Williams and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
