Incredible images as thousands descend on MCG for Shane Warne’s memorial

Some of the country’s biggest names have descended on the MCG, as thousands flood the turnstiles to send off Australia’s cricketing icon.

Pictures are rolling in from Shane Warne’s massive MCG memorial, where hundreds of sport’s biggest names have gathered with fans to send off the Australian icon.

A crowd of more than 50,000 has flooded into the venue, often referred to as the late spin bowler’s fortress throughout his illustrious 145-Test career.

People gather to attend the state memorial service for the former Australian cricketer. Picture: William West / AFP

Shane Warne’s son Jackson. Picture: Michael Klein

Keith Warne, father of Shane Warne, gave his son an emotional send-off.

A host of celebrity guests including Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, James Packer, Eric Bana, Greg Norman and Kelly Slater have spoken about the cricketing icon during the memorial.

Cricketing greats Allan Border, Mark Taylor, Merv Hughes, Nasser Hussain and Brian Lara have also shared their memories of Warne.

The world has continued to mourn Warne’s death after suffering a heart attack aged 52 in Thailand earlier this month, but the focus of his public memorial has been celebrating a life most could only dream of.

Singer-songwriter Elton John dedicated a song to Warne’s kids.

Former AFL players Garry Lyon (R) and Sam Newman attend the state memorial service for former Australian cricketer Shane Warne. Source: Getty Images

Members of the public view a statue of Shane Warne before the state memorial service for former Australian cricketer. Source: Getty Images

Music media legend Molly Meldrum was also in attendance. Source: Getty Images

A host of celebrity guests including Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, James Packer, Eric Bana, Greg Norman and Kelly Slater are expected at the MCG.

A fitting tribute for the Aussie great.