Shane Warne

A senior Thai police official said the post mortem exam showed no signs of foul play in the 52-year-old's death.

Warne, who is considered to be one of the greatest cricketers of all time, died of a suspected heart attack on Koh Samui island, where he was holidaying.

The Australian government is bringing his body back to Australia where he will be given a state funeral.

Warne was a larger-than-life figure whose fame transcended sport and he inspired generations of fans.

Warne, 52, was holidaying with friends in Thailand when he was found unresponsive in his villa on Friday and could not be revived.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said on Twitter that he had spoken with Warne's family on Sunday and that they agreed to the service.

Andrews said the state funeral would be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to Warne's contribution to cricket, the state and the country.

He said details would be finalised in the coming days.

The news was confirmed by Warne’s management company on Friday and released initially to Fox Sports, the network for whom he commentated after a playing career that returned 708 Test wickets from 145 caps between 1992 and 2007.

A statement from MPC entertainment to the UK media said: “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March.

Test cricket's second-most successful bowler, the former leg-spinner has confirmed his "baggy green" cap has been sold through auction for $1,007,500.

Twenty-seven people have been killed so far and thousands made homeless as the huge fires have scorched through more than 10.3 million hectares (25.5 million acres) of land, an area the size of South Korea.

Several towns and communities in the heavily populated southeastern region of the country have been advised once again to be alert and evacuate if needed.

Steve Smith's side were cruising on day one of their Test series decider against India, rocketing to 1-144 early in the post-lunch session.

But they were rolled for 300, with India to resume at 0-0 on Sunday morning after surviving one over.

Left-arm wrist spinner Yadav turned the high-stakes match on its head, grabbing three wickets as the visitors lost 4-34.