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.