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Stand Named After Shane Warne Unveiled At Melbourne’s Junction Oval

By IANS News October 25, 2024 • 11:08 AM View: 593

St Kilda Cricket Club: Cricket Victoria and St Kilda Cricket Club said a stand has been named after the legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne at Melbourne’s Junction Oval in the presence of his daughters Summer and Brooke, and his father Keith.

The unveiling ceremony took place before Victoria took on New South Wales in a One-Day Cup match at the Junction Oval. Also in attendance were Australia Test captain Pat Cummins, batter Steve Smith and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell.

"Today marks a very special and proud day for the Warne family to have a stand named the Shane Warne stand here at the Junction Oval is a wonderful tribute to Shane, who we know would be honored to be chosen for such an accolade.

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