‘s state funeral at the Cricket Ground is expected to be held on Wednesday March 30.
The body of the legendary cricketer, who died last Friday from natural causes while on a trip to Ko Samui in , is being prepared to be flown back to Australia.
A private funeral with Warne’s family has been rumoured for the end of next week once the 52-year-old’s remains return, with the public memorial to come at the end of the month.
Plans at the cricket ground for Warne’s state funeral are currently on pause until his body is back in Australia.
Shane Warne ‘s state funeral at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to be held on Wednesday March 30
Thai officials were still processing the famous sportsman’s remains on Tuesday.
The Royal Thai Police have since fast-tracked procedures so that Warne’s body can be sent back to Australia as soon as possible.
Australia’s ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon thanked the Thai police for their efforts.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provided a brief statement in regards to the transfer of the remains.
‘The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is assisting the family of Shane Warne with the return of his body to Australia,’ the statement read.
‘Owing to the family’s request for privacy, we will not be providing further comment.’
Thai officials were still processing the famous sportsman’s remains on Tuesday night
The Royal Thai Police have since fast-tracked operations so that Warne’s body can be sent back to Australia as soon as possible
‘s death on a Thai resort island was due to natural causes, according to an autopsy report conducted by local authorities.
His body was on Sunday taken from Koh Samui island by ferry to the Surat Thani mainland and then on to a local hospital, where the autopsy took place.
Officials confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, which is believed to be the result of a heart attack.
The 52-year-old’s family have been informed of the result and his body will be transferred to Australian consular officials for return to Australia, Thai deputy national police spokesman Kissana Phathanacharoen said on Monday.
His body has since been driven back to Bangkok, 600km away.His remains are expected to be flown back to Australia any day now.
A state funeral will be held at his beloved Melbourne Cricket Ground, where it’s anticipated that 100,000 supporters will attend.
Shane Warne’s three children, Jackson, Summer and Brooke (pictured), have issued heartfelt individual statements on their dad following his death
Summer Warne shared an adorbale picture on Instagram on Monday night showing herself hugging her dad Shane, she captioned the picture with a simple love heart emoji
Shane Warne ‘s death on a Thai resort island was due to natural causes, according to an autopsy report conducted by local authorities (pictured with Brian Lara at the 2019 World Cup final)
A Thai police officer is seen picking up Shane Warne’s autopsy result at Surat Thani hospital on Monday ahead of a news conference following his death
Thai officials speak to Australia’s Ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon at Bophut police station on Monday after releasing Warne’s autopsy report
Thai officers leave Bophut Police Station on Monday evening after addressing media following the release of Warne’s autopsy
Warne’s friend Andrew Neophitou speaks during a press conference held to release details of of the cricket legend’s autopsy
Overnight on Sunday, 태국여행 more details were revealed about the cricket legend’s passing.
Thai police revealed on Saturday that they found his room splattered with bloodstains from the prolonged CPR but have ruled out foul play.
Thai officials do not believe Warne’s death was suspicious, while also noting no alcohol or cigarettes were found inside the luxury villa.
Two piles of blood were found on the carpet at the foot of Warne’s bed as well as three blood-stained towels, and one pillow, with blood stains also on the mattress.
Ambulance crews also reported a pool of vomit by the bed.
Paramedic Anuch Han-Iam told media on the scene that when he and his colleague responded to the emergency call, Warne’s friends were already performing CPR.
One of the paramedics called to the scene on Friday after Warne was found unconscious in his villa has described how his friends desperately tried to revive him by applying CPR.
‘They were desperate.I think one was crying. They were really stressed and panicked,’ Anuch Han-iam told British tabloid The Sun.
‘They kept trying to wake him and I heard someone saying, ‘come on, Shane, come on, Shane’.
‘I could see they were all shocked and I just tried to concentrate and do my best.’
Mr Anuch said the room was clean and there were no signs of partying.
‘I did my best for him and gave all my energy.I’m so sorry that I couldn’t help him,’ he said.
The hospital where Shane Warne’s body is currently being kept before it is transported back to Australia
Thailand’s Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn speaks to media after Warne’s autopsy is made public
Thai officials speak to Australian authorities following the releasing of Warne’s autopsy report on Monday evening
Warne’s close friend addresses the media during a press conference being held on Monday night from Thailand
Bo Phut Police Station Superintendent Yuttana Sirisombat earlier told reporters on Koh Samui island that Warne had been suffering chest pains before arriving in Thailand.He also had asthma and had seen a doctor about his heart.
Warne’s manager James Erskine has also revealed the cricketer had recently come off a ‘ridiculous’ fluid-only diet.
‘He did go on these ridiculous sorts of diets, and he was just finished with one,’ he told Nine Network on the weekend.
‘It was a bit all or 태국여행 nothing.It was either white buns with butter and lasagna stuffed in the middle or he would be having black and green juices.
‘He obviously smoked most of his life. I don’t know. I think it was just a massive heart attack.’
Warne was only three days into a planned three-month holiday.
The mortuary building where Shane Warne’s body is currently being held in the Thai island of Koh Samui
Shane Warne’s body is transported from Surat Thani hospital in Thailand (pictured)
Andrew Neophitou, friend of Australian cricket player Shane Warne, 태국여행 speaks to Thailand’s Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn
Australian Ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon speaks to Thai officials after releasing Warne’s autopsy results
His friend Andrew Neophitou, who was among the group, had gone to check on him.
‘They were going to have a drink…or go and meet someone to go out and have a drink at 5pm and Neo knocked on his door at 5.15pm because Warnie is always on time,’ Mr Erskine said.
‘He went in there… and then realised something was wrong. And he turned him over and gave him CPR and mouth-to-mouth, which lasted about 20 minutes and then the ambulance came.’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed on Sunday Warne’s family had accepted the government’s offer of a state funeral, with more details to come.
‘It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country,’ Mr Andrews said.
Warne’s last meal was a plate of Vegemite and toast shared with a mate at the Thailand resort where he died hours later.
His friend Andrew Neophitou (pictured speaking to Australia’s ambassador), who was among the group, had gone to check on Warne
Australia’s Ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon attends the press conference on Monday
Fans have gathered to pay their respects to the cricketer at his statue in the MCG (pictured) after his shock death sent shockwaves around the nation on Friday
