Australia vs England A tough fight in the fourth test of The Ashes 2025-26 On December 26, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England won the toss and elected to bowl first. Australia could only score 152 runs in 45.2 overs after failing in front of England’s fast attack. passion tongue5/45, before falling to 110 in 2Ra After the innings, the visitors are now behind by 38 runs as the hosts are 4/0 at the end of the day. The first day unfolded amid dramatic drama on the pitch and an emotional tribute that punctuated the action
Emotional tribute to Shane Warne on the first day of Boxing Day Test
At exactly 3:50 pm local time, the massive MCG crowd stood up in unison, waving their caps shane warne’s signature style—a poignant allusion to his Australian Test cap number 350. Cricket legends are also included ricky pontingmichael vaughnAnd ian botham The ceremony was led by Warne’s children Jackson and Brooke and joined with the fans in a procession of hats throughout the stands. The tradition, which began after Warne’s death in 2022, featured a special video montage of highlights from his career, with play briefly paused as his magic was recreated on the big screen.
England’s Barmy Army had previously promised to perform this tribute to honor the leg-spin maestro who troubled their batsmen during their first Ashes rivalry. Health centers around the ground promoted heart screening, linking to Warne’s legacy at the foundation. The moment received global praise, with record Ashes crowds discussing the “beautiful scenes” on social media.
Here is the video:
a record #ash At 3:50 pm the crowd gave their caps to Shane Warne, indicating that his cap number was 350. pic.twitter.com/ML38iLQ5D9
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 26 December 2025
Warne’s great test legacy
Warne revolutionized leg-spin, taking 708 Test wickets at an average of 25.41 in 145 matches from 1992 to 2007 – the most ever by any bowler. He took five wickets and 10 ten wicket hauls in 37 matches, including a career-best 8/71, in which he troubled England the most with 195 dismissals at an average of 23.25 in 72 Test matches. Warne’s brilliance was at its peak in the Battle of the Ashes, such as his “Ball of the Century”. mike gating In 1993, the artistry of spin bowling was revived
Debuting as Australia’s 350th capped player, he took 195 wickets at the MCG alone, blending extreme accuracy with showmanship. After retirement, Warne’s commentary wit made him more beloved, while the MCG statues and a stand immortalized him. His emptiness remains, but tributes like this ensure that the “King of Spin” endures.
