Australia and South Africa players will all wear floppy hats during the national anthems at the Boxing Day Test in tribute to cricket icon ShaneWarne. 7NEWS
, aged 52, was always going to be an emotional affair and Cricket Australia have revealed the tributes that will be rolled out for the legendary spin king.Watch, Stream & Catch Up with Australia's Home of Cricket onWarne made the Boxing Day Test his own during his glittering career, highlighted by his MCG Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and taking his 700th wicket at the ground 12 years later, and he will once again take centre stage.At 3.
“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 executive Nick Hockley said.“Whilst we continue to mourn his passing, it is fitting 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 last week honoured by his former Big Bash League team, the Melbourne Stars, during a match at the MCG. A memorial service to farewell Warne held at the ground in March was attended by more than 50,000 people.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
From floppy hats to zinc: How Australia will honour Shane Warne at the Boxing Day TestShane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.
Read more »
Players to wear floppy hats in Shane Warne tribute at Boxing Day TestAustralia and South Africa players will don floppy hats during the national anthems for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne in tribute to the late spin great
Read more »
Australia wins first two-day Test on home soil in 91 yearsA whopping 34 wickets fall as Australia beats South Africa in one of the shortest-ever Test matches on Australian soil.
Read more »
Australia v South Africa: first Test, day two – liveOver-by-over report: Play continues at the Gabba after Australia ended day one on top. Join Angus Fontaine for updates
Read more »
'Not a day of celebration': Network Ten’s stunning Australia Day snubIn a stunning snub of the national holiday, Network Ten has told staff it will not recognise Australia Day with executives declaring January 26 is “not a day of celebration” in an internal note.
Read more »
Brutal Boxing Day call facing Aussie selectorsJosh Hazlewood is racing the clock to be fit for the next Test. But that leaves selectors with a mighty headache.
Read more »