The first MCG Test since Warne’s tragic demise in March, aged 52, was at all times going to be an emotional affair and Cricket Australia have revealed the tributes that can be rolled out for the legendary spin king.
Warne made the Boxing Day Test his personal throughout his glittering profession, highlighted by his MCG Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and taking his 700th wicket at the floor 12 years later, and he’ll as soon as once more take centre stage.
His Test cap quantity, 350, will be painted sq. of the wicket for the length of the match.
At 3.50pm on Boxing Day, a graphic of Warne will be displayed on the MCG screens whereas highlights packages of the well-known Victorian will roll out throughout the match.
Fans are being inspired to put on a floppy hat and don Warne’s trademark zinc cream when attending the second Test of the sequence.
“Shane is an icon to cricket fans globally for the greatness of his cricketing achievements, his charisma and his infectious enthusiasm for the game,” CA chief govt Nick Hockley mentioned. “His place as a legend of Australian and world sport is assured.
“Whilst we proceed to mourn his passing, it’s becoming that we honour Shane at his beloved Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
“I know I speak for the whole cricket community in saying that our thoughts continue to be with Shane’s family and friends and particularly his children Brooke, Jackson and Summer.”
Warne was final week honoured by his former Big Bash League staff, the Melbourne Stars, throughout a match at the MCG.
A memorial service to farewell Warne held at the floor in March was attended by greater than 50,000 folks.
