Shane Warne was a Melbournian who rocked the MCG across the 1990s and 2000s. ⭐ So it's only fitting the larger-than-life spin king will be honoured at the Boxing Day Test. 🏏 9WWOS Cricket
A host of stirring tributes will pay homage to Shane Warne as Australia and South Africa meet for the Boxing Day Test.
Warne's Test cap number, 350, will also be painted square of the wicket for the duration of the match, and a graphic and highlights package of Australia's greatest wicket-taker will appear on the big screen at 3.50pm on Boxing Day. "Shane is an icon to cricket fans globally for the greatness of his cricketing achievements, his charisma and his infectious enthusiasm for the game," said Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley."Whilst we continue to mourn his passing, it is fitting that we honour Shane at his beloved Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
"Shane became recognisable not only through his genius and mastery of the art of leg spin, but also his floppy hat and zinc, so we encourage fans to remember Shane by wearing their own floppy hat and zinc to day one of the Boxing Day Test."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.
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