On Day 2 of the traditional Boxing Day Test, Pakistan showcased their most impressive performance yet in the three-match Test series. The Men in Green displayed dominance by bundling out Australia for 308 and confidently crossed the 100-run mark while losing just one wicket.
The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground welcomed over 30,000 spectators, marking a total attendance of over 100,000—an event that has long symbolized the Australian summer. Amidst the festivity, spectators of all ages united on Wednesday for a poignant gesture that resonated globally.
At 3:50 PM, a touching moment unfolded as the entire stadium stood up in unison, removing their floppy hats in tribute to Shane Warne, the state’s cricketing icon. Warne, a celebrated leg spinner, passed away unexpectedly in 2022, leaving the world mourning while celebrating his remarkable 708 Test wickets.
His illustrious career served as an inspiration for generations to embrace bowling. In a reminiscent gesture of the previous year’s MCG Test, where play halted to honor Warne’s cap number, this year’s tribute paid homage to the iconic headgear that Warne famously sported throughout his cricketing journey.
The MCG crowd tips their hat to Shane Warne at 3:50pm 🙏 #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/SFzszAPzPn
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 27, 2023
Additionally, the MCG featured 23 health stations for the Test’s duration, offering heart checkups to interested attendees. Twitter users joined in expressing gratitude for Shane Keith Warne’s invaluable contributions to cricket and beyond.
