Shane Warne's daughter Brooke under fire over #holocaust Instagram post

Shane Warne's daughter Brooke Warne has been criticised on social media for making light of tragic events including the Malaysia Airlines crash and the Holocaust.

The 18-year-old daughter of cricket great also made fun of Cecil the Lion, who made international headlines when shot dead by American dentist Walter Palmer, reports News.com.au.

On her Instragram handle Brooke posted a candid shot at a fancy dress party where in she is seen holding a toy lion by the mane with the caption: "Politically incorrect' yes #cecil #malaysianairline #holocaust.'

As soon as she posted it, she was criticised by fellow Insta users. Comments such as, "Only privileged white kids have the ability to distance themselves and mock tragic events that don't affect them" and "Rich kid arrogance at its worst?" filled social media.

However, Brooke has not commented on the issue.