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Fraser Watson

EXPLAINED: Fans slam distasteful shane warne advert during coverage of england vs nz test | Rare Historical Photos

Cricket fans have displayed their anger after an advert starring the late Shane Warne was used during coverage of England's Test series against New Zealand.

In March, the legendary leg spinner was found dead after suffering a heart attack whilst on holiday in Thailand, a tragedy which prompted an outpouring of worldwide grief. Later that month, he was given a state memorial service in front of 50,000 people at the MCG, with a number of cricket icons and close friends paying emotional tributes.

After retiring from the international game in 2007, Warne had gone into punditry and had become an integral part of Sky Sports' cricket coverage. He also worked in the media down under and during the most recent Ashes series in Australia, commentated for Fox Sports.

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