Warne memorial service captures emotions of MCG

The celebration of Shane Warne's colourful life has captured the attention of thousands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with a touching memorial service also broadcast around the globe.

Taped musical performances by Elton John, Robbie Williams, Chris Martin and Ed Sheeran were screened during the service, with cricket greats, local sporting stars from other codes and a host of other famous faces and dignitaries present in the crowd.

"You're the greatest Australian that I know," West Indies legend Brian Lara directed to Warne. "I've always been honoured to be in your presence."

Order of Service

Shane's 700th Wicket Moment

Welcome to Country: Wurundjeri Elder

Master of Ceremonies: Eddie McGuire

Australian National Anthem: Greta Bradman

Eric Bana voiced tribute package

Family Tribute: Keith Warne

Taped tributes from Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Hurley

Taped performance by Elton John 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down'

Panel hosted by Mark Howard and featuring Mark Taylor, Allan Border, Merv Hughes, Nasser Hussain and Brian Lara.

Taped performance by Coldplay 'Yellow'

Reflection: Andrea Egan, UN Ambassador

Taped tributes from Greg Norman, Kelly Slater, Danni & Kylie Minogue

Live performance by Jon Stevens of INXS/Noiseworks medley

Dermott Brereton voiced tribute package

Panel hosted by Andy Lee and featuring Dimitri Mascarenhas, Aaron Hamill, Glenn Robbins and Sam Newman

Taped performance by Robbie Williams 'Angels'

Family Tribute: Jason Warne

Taped tributes from Sachin Tendulkar, Michael Clarke, Glenn McGrath, Ian Botham, Stephen Fleming, Wasim Akram

Taped performance by Ed Sheeran 'Thinking Out Loud'

Family Tributes: Jason Warne, Summer Warne, Jackson Warne and Brooke Warne

Live performance: Anthony Callea 'The Prayer'

Trumpeter plays 'When the Siants Go Marching In'

Shane Warne Stand officially unveiled by Summer, Jackson and Brooke Warne

The service is expected to concludes by 9.30pm AEDT.

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