Robbie Williams performs powerful 'Angels' tribute at Shane Warne's 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 Robbie Williams, who paid a special tribute to his good friend via satellite.

After giving a speech about the legendary sportsman, the 48-year-old pop star performed a powerful rendition of his iconic track 'Angels.'

"Before you meet him you think he's my mate," the 'Rock DJ' singer said. "And then when you meet him you know he's definitely your mate. He was kind, charismatic, funny, charming and a gentleman.

"I was looking forward to spending more time with him because you seldom come across that kind of energy with people. Easy company too. He was also a magician.

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"He also had the abilities just by being himself to transcend tribalism. And rise above it. He played for Australia. He dismantled England too many times.

"Everybody on the planet who have seen him play and experienced - I don’t know - Warnie being Warnie, thinks he’s one of us. Very few people on the planet can do that."

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