Delhi: An emotional moment was seen during the match played between Australia and India on the first day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). On Thursday, December 26, at 3:50 pm, cricket fans paid tribute to the legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne. After Warne’s death in March 2022, this special tradition started in his memory.

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Remembered Warne by taking off floppy hats

On this occasion, the audience took off their floppy hats and remembered Shane Warne. At 3:50 the game was stopped for a minute, and a video clip of Warne’s career was shown on the big screen. The crowd honored Warne with loud applause and enthusiasm. This time was chosen because Warne’s shirt number was 350.

Tradition started from Boxing Day Test of 2022

The tradition began with the 2022 Boxing Day Test, where spectators and players wore floppy hats to reflect Warne’s style. The stadium was filled with white, and highlights of Warne’s match-winning performance were shared.

This time in the Boxing Day Test, Warne’s children also started this tribute by being present in the stadium. More than 80,000 fans reached the ground on the first day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test.

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