A television mini-series dramatising the life of the late Shane Warne was described as "beyond disrespectful" on Thursday by the Australian cricket legend's children. The spin king died of natural causes at a luxury resort in Thailand in March aged 52, eliciting shock and grief from millions of fans around the world, along with celebrities and politicians. Barely six months later, Australia's Nine Network -- who employed him for years as a commentator -- announced this week it plans the two-part film "Warnie" to be broadcast next year.
"You are beyond disrespectful."
Credited with reviving the art of leg-spin, Warne took 708 Test wickets as part of a dominant Australian team in the 1990s and 2000s before becoming a respected commentator
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