Shane Warne and Meg Lanning included in Queen's birthday honours list

Two of Australia cricket's greatest contributors have been awarded an Order of Australia for their services to the sport

Shane Warne and Australia women's captain Meg Lanning have been rewarded for their services to cricket in the Queen's birthday honours list.

Both have been appointed an Order of Australia following their remarkable contribution to the sport.

A total of 992 Australians have been recognised as part of the ongoing Jubilee celebrations.

Warne's posthumous award comes following his passing due to a heart attack on March 4 in Thailand.

He took 708 Test wickets, featured in seven Ashes series wins and was part of the 1999 World Cup success, before turning his attention to commentary and charity.

The official release adds that Warne is recognised "for distinguished service to cricket as a player, role model and commentator, to the community through charitable initiatives, and for philanthropic contributions".

Succeeding Jodie Fields as the country's youngest captain at just 21 years of age, Lanning has helped establish Australia women as one of the dominant sides in sport.

^{Doug Walter played 74 Tests for Australia (Getty Images)}

She's guided the team to three Ashes series triumphs, three T20 World Cup titles and added the 50-over equivalent earlier this year.

Doug Walters, who played 74 Tests for Australia, and former skipper Muriel Picton were also honoured as Members of the General Division.

"All those recognised today have made an immense contribution to both the game and the communities they work and live in across the country," Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said.

"We are enormously proud to see Australian women’s captain Meg Lanning recognised in today’s Honour List. Her leadership and performances have been central to the outstanding success of our women’s team.

"Shane Warne was one of the most talented and charismatic cricketers the world has ever seen and we are reminded today of the indelible legacy he created both on and off the field.

"Muriel Picton and Doug Walters both hold a special place in Australian cricket and we are delighted that they have been recognised today as Members of the General Division."

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