Wrapped in the Australian flag, the body of cricketer Shane Warne left Thailand early Thursday (March 10) and will reach Australia, where he will receive a state funeral.

Legendary cricketer Shane Warne's body flown back to Australia

Shane Warne offered gifts of his old cricket clothing and ate the traditional Australian snack of Vegemite on toast in the final hours before his death on Friday, an associate of the cricketing great said.

Warne's friend reveals final hours before cricketer's death

No foul play is suspected in the shocking demise of Australia's legendary cricketer Shane Warne, who passed away on Friday (March 4) of a suspected heart attack aged 52.

Thai police say 'no foul play suspected' at Shane Warne villa where he was found unresponsive

Australia's legendary cricketer Shane Warne passed away on Friday (March 4) of a suspected heart attack aged 52, as per a statement from his management company. A prolific spinner, Warne was widely regarded as one of the greatest Test players of all time with some outstanding performances throughout his career.

Shane Warne Death: Just days ahead of death, legendary Australian cricketer was on a fitness journey

A shocking moment for the world of sports as legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne has passed away on Friday (March 4) aged 52. Warne's management had released a brief statement that he passed away in Thailand of a suspected heart attack.

'A huge loss for cricket': World reacts to shocking demise of legendary cricketer Shane Warne