The Latest Breaking News from Shane Warne

The parents of cricket great Shane Warne say his sudden death in Thailand is a "never-ending nightmare" and "a tragedy we will never come to terms with" ahead of a state funeral in his hometown of Melbourne.

German woman separately questioned by police after climbing into ambulance carrying remains of 52-year-old

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Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has condoled the untimely demise of Shane Warne, saying it is now his duty to pass the teachings of the legendary spinner to the younger generation. Full report

Footage captured by the ABC on the ferry from Koh Samui exposes a startling lack of security surrounding the transportation of Shane Warne's body, but police say the woman who took flowers to the ambulance did not do anything against the law.

MELBOURNE: Shane Warne offered gifts of his old cricket clothing and ate the traditional Australian snack of Vegemite on toast in the final hours before his death on Friday, an associate of the cricketing great said.

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Shane Warne considered a shock move to NSW early in his legendary career in search of more opportunities, influential Cricket Victoria figure Shaun Graf says.

Shane Warne's close friend reveals the cricketing great had dined on a typically Aussie dish and given away cherished mementos in the hours before his suspected heart attack at a Thai resort.

Cricket legend Shane Warne will be honoured with a state funeral after the offer was accepted by his family

"They were desperate. I think one was crying. They were really stressed and panicked," a paramedic said.