MELBOURNE: Almost a week after his sudden death at the age of 52, Shane Warne’s body has arrived in Australia.

According to Fox News, a private jet carrying the dead body of the Australian legendary spinner has touched down at Essendon Fields Airport here.

Taking to Twitter, Fox News also shared the picture of the jet carrying Warne’s dead body.

“Shane Warne’s body has arrived back home in Australia,” the news channel wrote.

Earlier, the pictures of Warne’s coffin – draped in the Australian flag also emerged on the internet as it was moved onto a private flight ahead of his return home to Australian soil.

Furthermore, Fox News also reported that Warne’s state funeral will take place on March 30, after a private family service is expected to be held towards the end of next week.

It is pertinent to mention here that Australia’s legendary leg-spinner passed away last week in Bangkok after suffering a life-claiming heart attack.

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