Millions are expected to tune in to farewell Australian cricketer Shane Warne tonight.  

The 52-year-old died of a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand on March 4.  

Sunrise reporter Nathan Currie told Andrew Dickens momentum is growing in the city ahead of the event.  

Warne's memorial is held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and starts at 9pm New Zealand time. 

“It’s going to be incredible; it’s just amazing the types of people that Shane Warne seems to attract into his life.” 

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