Whereas the motion on the sector might have had its share of heated moments, Day 1 of the fourth Check between India and Australia at Melbourne noticed a touching second happen because of the followers. At 3:50 pm native time, followers of each Australia and India joined fingers to pay tribute to legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne, who handed away in 2022. In what has been a tribute on Boxing Day Exams since 2022, followers doffed their caps and floppy hats with the intention to pay respect to Warne’s legacy.
The Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG) was filled with over 80,000 spectators in attendance on Day 1, making certain that Warne obtained an enormous, heartwarming tribute. A video of Warne was additionally performed on the large display in the course of the tribute, inviting loud cheers.
Watch: MCG united for floppy hats tribute to Shane Warne
“Warnieeeee, Warnieeee”
3:50PM. For the King pic.twitter.com/uVIh63uek0
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) December 26, 2024
Warne – the second highest-ever Check wicket-taker with 706 wickets and arguably the greatest-ever spinner – was famously recognized for carrying a floppy hat and doffing it at occasions in celebration. His celebration has now turn into custom, being recreated by hundreds of followers to pay tribute on Boxing Day.
The custom is completed annually at 3:50 pm, in honour of Warne’s Check cap quantity, 350.
Warne, who hails from a Melbourne suburb, handed away as a result of a coronary heart assault on March 4, 2022.
India vs Australia, 4th Check Day 1: Because it occurred
Australia received off to a powerful begin on Day 1, roared on by teenage opener Sam Konstas‘ fiery 65-ball 60 knock. Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72) and Steven Smith (68*) all notched up half-centuries, taking Australia to 311/6 at Stumps.
India’s solely aid was that they managed to cease Travis Head from heaping runs once more. A magnificence from Jasprit Bumrah noticed Head stroll again for a duck.
Regardless of preliminary struggles towards Konstas – who slammed him for 14 and 18 in two overs – Bumrah got here again to complete the day with three wickets.
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