Updated On: 31 March, 2022 12:11 PM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Jackson Warne says there was no other better place in the whole world than Melbourne Cricket Ground to hold his father and Australian spin great Shane’s state memorial service

Jackson speaks as sisters Brooke (extreme left) and Summer look on during the state memorial service for their former Australian cricketer dad Shane Warne at the MCG yesterday. Pics/AFP,Getty Images
Shane Warne was remembered as “mesmerising” and a “genius” at a state memorial service in Melbourne Wednesday attended by tens of thousands of spectators and legendary players, with music superstars Elton John and Chris Martin performing by video link.

Former Australian cricketers Glenn McGrath (extreme left) and Steve Waugh (2nd from right) arrive to attend the state memorial service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday