The memorial service was held at the home ground where Warne made some of his most memorable achievements including his 700th Test wicket in 2006 by bowling English batsman Andrew Strauss out.
Ahead of the service, thousands of people started walking up from the Flinders Street Station and proceeded toward the ground for the final farewell.
Highlights:
- Cricket legend Shane Warne's state funeral was held at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 30 March
- Australians remember Warne as a spin-bowling great and a 'true rockstar'
- Fans attended the solemn walk to honour Warne's life and his contribution to the game
The 52-year old cricketer had suddenly passed away on 4 March, after suffering from a suspected heart attack in Thailand.
Among the celebrities who were seen attending the service were cricketers Adam Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds, and Ravi Krishnan, the former vice chairman of India's IPL team Rajasthan Royals.
Expressing his shock over Warne's death, Mr Gilchrist said, "There is a lot of sadness. It will still take a while given the enormity of his character, the role he played in so many lives."
"Tonight, I think, will go a long way for people to move forward, to really start to celebrate the memories he created," he told SBS Hindi.
Ravi Krishnan, the former vice chairman of India's IPL team Rajasthan Royals, remembered him as a "true rockstar".
Fans pay tribute to their favourite cricketer Shane Warne. Source: SBS Hindi
"He was authentic and made everyone feel special. He never changed in the time I knew him," Mr Krishnan said.
Several fans paid their respect to the cricket magician by dressing up in white and yellow T-shirts.
They fondly remembered him as a larger-than-life personality.
Harry Oberoi, a Melbourne resident, was attending the memorial service with his son Angadh.
"I loved his game and we loved watching him play against Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar," Mr Oberoi told SBS Hindi.
Angadh Oberoi (L) with his father Harry Oberoi (R) at MCG. Source: SBS Hindi
For Indian-origin Shane Jacob, Warne was unique and his game was the most entertaining to watch.
"I loved him as a cricketer and he was present everywhere like in media," Mr Jacob shared.
Shane Jacob came to pay his respect to his favourite cricketer Shane Warne at MCG. Source: SBS Hindi
Jalal Kakakhel was attending the service with his wife and said as a Pakistani his love for cricket was natural.
"The love for the game is just because of these legends like Warne," he said.
Pakistani-origin Jalal Kakakhel with his wife at the MCG Source: SBS Hindi
Wearing the yellow T-shirt Timothy Jebakumar, from Sri Lanka, told SBS Hindi that he wanted to pay his respect to the cricket icon.
"I had not met him in person but having seen him play live, I have loved his game. He had a big personality," Mr Jebakumar said.
Sri Lankan origin Timothy Jebakumar at MCG. Source: SBS Hindi
On Wednesday, the Australian flag flew at half-mast at the Parliament of Victoria in remembrance of and tribute to Warne who was born in Upper Ferntree Gully, an outer suburb of Melbourne, on 13 September 1969.
