Elton John performs emotional 'Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me' tribute at Shane Warne memorial

On Wednesday, the world of sport said goodbye to a true cricket icon, following the death of Shane Warne earlier this year.

Over 50,000 people gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to honour the leg-spinner, who died suddenly at the age of 52.

Including Sir Elton John, who paid a special tribute to his good friend via satalite.

Before dedicating an emotional rendition of his 1974 song 'Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me' to the legendary cricketer, the Rocket Man paid his respects to Warne's family.

"This song is in memory of Shane, probably one of the greatest sportsmen ever. Certainly one of the most amazing Australian cricketers of all time," he told the audience.

"It's a sad day today, but it's not in some other ways because his legacy lives on and he will live on through future generations because he was mesmerising, he was brilliant, he loved to play cricket and he loved life."

He continued: "I want to dedicate this song to Brooke, Summer and Jackson. To all the people that came out, God bless you, Shane, God bless the family. Here we go."

Warne died from 'natural causes' on March 4 at the age of 52 while on holiday with his friends in Koh Samui, Thailand.