A number of tributes are being planned for Shane Warne at the first Test match played at the MCG since his death in March.
abc.net.au/news/shane-warne-tribute-plans-boxing-day-test/101787974Australia and South Africa players will all wear floppy hats during the national anthems at the Boxing Day Test as a tribute to cricket icon Shane Warne.
Warne 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 laterHis Test cap number, 350, will be painted square of the wicket for the duration of the match. Fans are being encouraged to wear a floppy hat and don Warne's trademark zinc cream when attending the second Test of the series.
"Whilst we continue to mourn his passing, it is fitting that we honour Shane at his beloved Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
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