In pictures: Final goodbyes to Shane Warne during state memorial service at MCG
The former leg-spinner, considered one of the greatest cricketers of all-time, died aged 52 earlier this month.
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Your support makes all the difference.Melbourne Cricket Ground played host as the world said its final goodbyes to Shane Warne on Wednesday.
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.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the state memorial service in pictures.