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Boxing Day Test: Shane Warne’s Children And MCG Pay Emotional Tribute To Local Boy

Aakash Saini∙ Updated: Dec 26 2024, 11:10 AM

Shane Warne and his children [Source: @ICC, @CricCrazyJohns/x]Shane Warne and his children [Source: @ICC, @CricCrazyJohns/x]

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) paid an emotional tribute to late cricketer and local boy Shane Warne. On Day 1 of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test match between India and hosts Australia, his children as well as a legion of spectators present at the stadium raised their hats to mimic Warne’s iconic celebration at exactly 3:50 PM local time.

The significance of the timing lies in the fact that Warne proudly wore Test cap number 350 during his illustrious Test career for Australia.

MCG joins Shane Warne’s children for fitting tribute

On Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, former Australian cricketer and legendary spinner Shane Warne received a grand tribute at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). To commemorate his legacy and his Test cap number 350, his children Jackson Warne and Brooke Warne mimicked the cricketer’s iconic celebration by raising their hats at exactly 3:50 PM local time.

Moments later, a section of the MCG crowd also joined in the celebration by raising their hats in a similar manner.


Shane Warne, born in Victoria, was a regular feature at the MCG in Melbourne. Moreover, the legendary Australian spinner also played for the Melbourne Stars at the venue during his playing days.

In March 2022, Warne tragically passed away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack while he was holidaying on the island of Ko Samui in Thailand.

The 145-Test veteran picked up 708 wickets in his career, and retired from international cricket in early 2007 as the most successful bowler in the history of the format, before getting toppled by Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan. Warne was also a part of the Australian cricket team that lifted the 1999 World Cup in England.

On the live action front, Australia reached 200-2 off 58 overs by the time of the tribute. Marnus Labuschagne brought up his half-century to replicate opening batters Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja. After 65 overs of play, the hosts assumed complete command by reaching 237-2.