A who's who of Australian sport farewells cricketing legend Rod Marsh

The sporting world has farewelled cricketing legend Rod Marsh at a private funeral at Adelaide Oval on Thursday following the talented wicketkeeper's death from a heart attack.

Marsh, 74, was rushed to hospital after he had suffered a massive heart attack while visiting Bundaberg in Queensland for a cricket charity event before passing away on March 4.

He died on the same day as cricket icon Shane Warne also died from a heart attack. 

Fellow cricketing legend Dennis Lillee spoke about his former teammate during the ceremony for the first time since Marsh's death.  

'I still can't believe our mate, and mate too many, is not around anymore,' Lillee began.

'It's taken me days to be able to write my thoughts down on his amazing bloke. I don't want to talk about his cricket ability, that's been very well documented. It's the person Rod Marsh that I love.'  

Lillee was joined on the during the service by teammates John Inverarity and Bruce Laird, who all shared memories of Marsh and paid their respects. 

The renowned fast bowler started his speech by recalling a significant memory he shared with Marsh during their cricket-playing days where the pair drank a soft drink and beer respectively.  

Lillee continued sharing more memories he had with the wicketkeeper with the funeral attendees.

He later added: 'People often ask me if I missed playing - my answer was no, I don't, but I do miss my teammates of 14, 15 years.'

'Again, I miss my mate, and will keep remembering the good times. He was a one off, let's all celebrate a life well lived.'  

Marsh's funeral saw more than 800 people in attendance. 

Cricket icons including Allan Border, Adam Gilchrist, Justin Langer, Shane Watson, and Glenn McGrath were spotted at the funeral. 

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