Tag: Australia Mourns Warne

Shane Warne's State Memorial To Be Held At MCG On March 30

Notably, the MCG was the stage of the legspinner's famous Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and the 700th Test wicket on Boxing Day in 2006, his final series before he retired from international cricket.

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

Warne's State Funeral Service To Be Held At Iconic MCG; 100,000 Likely To Attend

The report added that Warne's state funeral could clash with the start of the AFL (Australian Football League) season, but adjustments will be made "to ensure the cricket great is honoured".

Monday, 07 March 2022

Australia Mourns Warne: PM Offers State Funeral, CA Decides To Rename Stand At MCG In Spin Wizard's Honour

The Great Southern Stand at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) will also be renamed in honour of Warne with Victoria's minister for tourism and sport, Martin Pakula, making the announcement on Saturday morning after consulting with Victoria premier Daniel Andrews, MCC Trust chairman Steve Bracks and MCC CEO Stuart Fox.