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Shane Warne children slam TV drama

Australian network called ‘beyond disrespectful’ for promoting show so soon after cricket legend’s passing

A statue of the late cricketer Shane Warne is seen outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. (Reuters File Photo)

MELBOURNE: A television mini-series dramatising the life of the late Shane Warne was described as “beyond disrespectful” on Thursday by the children of the Australian cricket legend.

The spin king died of natural causes in March this year at a luxury resort on Koh Samui in Thailand. His passing elicited shock and grief from millions of fans around the world, along with celebrities and politicians.

Barely six months later, Australia’s Nine Network —…

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