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.

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.

Greta Bradman sings the Australian national anthem — The state service got under way with Greta Bradman – granddaughter of Sir Donald Bradman – singing the Australian national anthem (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Shane Warne's memorial — Allan Border (second left), Warne’s first Australia captain, said the service was “an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable life, a remarkable cricket career and one of our great friends” (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

A photo of Sir Elton John and Shane Warne is projected onto a screen — A photo of Sir Elton John and Shane Warne – during happier times – was projected onto a screen (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

A panel hosted by Mark Howard included Australian trio Allan Border, Mark Taylor and Merv Hughes, England’s Nasser Hussain and West Indies’ Brian Lara (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performs an acoustic version of his band’s hit ‘Yellow’ — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performed an acoustic version of his band’s hit ‘Yellow’ (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Musician Jon Stevens performs — There was a musical performance from singer Jon Stevens (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

A panel of friends of Warne including Glenn Robbins and Sam Newman tell stories — A panel of friends of Warne including Glenn Robbins and Sam Newman told stories (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Jason Warne, brother of Shane Warne, speaks during a memorial service — Warne’s brother Jason spoke movingly on stage, saying: “He will leave a massive hole in my life that will never be filled. I will always love him and will always miss my big brother. Rest in peace, mate.” (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Former New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming speaks via video — There was a heartfelt pre-recorded message from former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Summer Warne, daughter of Shane Warne, speaks during a memorial service — Shane’s children Summer (pictured), Jackson and Brooke were applauded to the stage as the song ‘Summer of 69’ rang around the stadium (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Brooke Warne, daughter of Shane Warne, speaks during a memorial service — Brooke also paid tribute to her father, saying: “Dad was our shining star in life and now he’s shining down on all of us. We will do you so proud, dad.” (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (third right) attends a memorial service for Shane Warne — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (third right) attended the memorial service which finished as a trumpet rendition of St Kilda’s ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ was played, with the classic Frank Sinatra song ‘My Way’ then playing in the background (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)