'Warnie was just a wonderful character': Allan Border reflects on Shane Warne's life

Former Australian cricketer Allan Border has reflected on the life of Shane Warne - saying "Warnie" was "just a wonderful character". "He was just one of those disarming characters that everyone liked," Mr Border told Sky News Australia. "He was just that, sort of, personality ... larger-than-life character." Shane Warne’s state memorial will be broadcast from the Melbourne Cricket Ground around the nation on Wednesday evening with some stadiums around the country set to show the funeral. Australians wanting to pay their respects to the King of Spin will be able to watch the funeral on Sky News Australia and SkyNews.com.au from 7pm AEDT.

Shane Warne Memorial: Allan Border, Mark Taylor, Merv Hughes, Nasser Hussain & Brian Lara's tributes
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Shane Warne Memorial: Allan Border, Mark Taylor, Merv Hughes, Nasser Hussain & Brian Lara's tributes

Cricket Legend Allan Border Interview
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Cricket Legend Allan Border Interview

Global cricket fans in disbelief over death of Shane Warne | 9 News Australia
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Global cricket fans in disbelief over death of Shane Warne | 9 News Australia

Gilchrist, Lawry, Healy, Border and more pay tribute to Shane Warne | SEN
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Gilchrist, Lawry, Healy, Border and more pay tribute to Shane Warne | SEN

From the vault: The career of Allan Border | Wide World of Sports
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From the vault: The career of Allan Border | Wide World of Sports

Merv Hughes was a pest of a room-mate | Warne's unreleased tapes
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Merv Hughes was a pest of a room-mate | Warne's unreleased tapes

When Wild Animals Get Way Too Close 😱
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When Wild Animals Get Way Too Close 😱

Aussie icon Allan Border bravely provides Parkinson's update | Fox Cricket
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Aussie icon Allan Border bravely provides Parkinson's update | Fox Cricket

Shane Warne in conversation with Tracey Holmes: A lookback at his life and career | ABC News
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Shane Warne in conversation with Tracey Holmes: A lookback at his life and career | ABC News

Graham Gooch remembers Shane Warne's 'ball of the century'
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Graham Gooch remembers Shane Warne's 'ball of the century'

'That was the lowest point in my life' - Candid Warne discusses fame & family | FOX Cricket
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'That was the lowest point in my life' - Candid Warne discusses fame & family | FOX Cricket

At 67, John McEnroe Reveals His 6 Toughest Rivals Ever
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At 67, John McEnroe Reveals His 6 Toughest Rivals Ever

“You’ll Never Be Like Us.” Until 500KG Happened 🔥
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“You’ll Never Be Like Us.” Until 500KG Happened 🔥

God Says:"DON’T IGNORE THIS IMPORTANT LETTER I SENT YOU"/God Message Now/God Message
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God Says:"DON’T IGNORE THIS IMPORTANT LETTER I SENT YOU"/God Message Now/God Message

Allan Border with James Brayshaw at the Saxton Ultimate Cricket Lunch
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Allan Border with James Brayshaw at the Saxton Ultimate Cricket Lunch

From the Vault: The Warne legend is born
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From the Vault: The Warne legend is born

A Deep Dive on Shane Warne and Why He NEVER Captained Australia Pt1🍿🔥  | Bumble & Kimber
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A Deep Dive on Shane Warne and Why He NEVER Captained Australia Pt1🍿🔥 | Bumble & Kimber

Incredible Safari Moments Caught on Camera
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Incredible Safari Moments Caught on Camera

Cricket legends and close friends pay tribute to Shane Warne at state memorial | 9 News Australia
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Cricket legends and close friends pay tribute to Shane Warne at state memorial | 9 News Australia

Ian Chappell: 'People put down their beer every time Shane Warne came on to bowl'
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Ian Chappell: 'People put down their beer every time Shane Warne came on to bowl'