Warne enjoys New Year's eve in fancy dress party

Legendary spinner Shane Warne was in party mood on Thursday as the Australian enjoyed New Year's eve at a fantasy-themed fancy dress party.

The former bowler appeared in high spirits as he partied with friends to welcome 2016. Warne was pictured alongside a bevy of beautiful "angels" including glamour model Tilley Holzberger and photographer Rosanna Faraci as he showed off his Baywatch costume on his Instagram account.

The 46-year-old also posed alongside a smurf, a gladiator and a stormtrooper as his friends got into the fancy dress spirit.

Warne posted a New Year message to his Instagram followers and friends and family, saying: "Happy New Year to you all, I hope 2016 brings everything you desire. Remember nothing comes easy though & if you want it, you have to work for it, be prepared to make sacrifices, it will be all worth it in the end & very satisfying.

"To my wonderful family and awesome friends you are all so loyal no matter what, no judgements, means a lot, you know who you are, have a great night & here's to 2016!!!!!!"

The World Cup-winner made his Test debut in 1992 before facing England in his last Test 15 years later.