- Spin king tragically died in 2022 at the age of 52
- Left a legacy as the best leg spinner of all time
- New tribute has only previously been given to The Don
The late, great Shane Warne has received a new honour that he shares only with the legendary Don Bradman.
The spin king officially had a stand named after him at the famous Junction Oval in Melbourne, home of the Victorian cricket side.
It means that Warne and Bradman are the only cricket players with stands named after them at multiple first class venues in Australia, with the Don honoured at both Adelaide Oval and the SCG.
Warne also has a stand named after him at the MCG.
The much-loved cricketer and commentator was widely regarded as one of the greatest leg-spin bowlers in the history of the sport.
He made his Test debut for Australia in 1992 against India and took over 700 wickets in Test cricket, becoming the first bowler to reach this milestone.
He played a key role in Australia’s dominance in world cricket during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Warne retired from international cricket in 2007. He passed away on March 4, 2022, at the age of 52, due to a suspected heart attack while in Thailand.
Shane Warne took over 700 Test wickets and is regarded as the best leg spinner of all time
Warne now has a stand at Junction Oval named after him, with his children Summer and Brooke along with his father Keith present for the unveiling
Don Bradman is the only other cricketer in Australia to have two first class stands named after him. Warne has also been honoured with a stand in his name at the MCG
Following his death, the Great Southern Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was renamed the Shane Warne Stand.
Shane Warne had a strong connection with the St Kilda Football Club, having played for their under-19 team before focusing on his cricket career.
Junction Oval, located in St Kilda, Melbourne, has a rich history as a prominent sports venue since its establishment in the late 19th century.
It was originally the home ground for the St Kilda Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) until 1964.
Today, Junction Oval serves as the administrative and training base for Cricket Victoria.
It is also the home ground for the Victorian cricket team and hosts domestic cricket matches, including those in the Sheffield Shield and Women’s National Cricket League.
Warne was a much-loved member of the cricket fraternity both as a player and as a commentator before his tragic passing
The Shane Warne stand at the MCG was the ultimate honour for the proud Victorian
The ceremony took place just before the start of the one-day cup match between Victoria and New South Wales.
Shane Warne’s father, Keith, and his daughters, Brooke and Summer, were present to unveil the plaque.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins attended the event, along with World Cup winners Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell.
‘As proud as Shane would be to know that a stand at the Junction Oval is named in his honour, he’d also be thrilled to know that he is forever linked with St Kilda Cricket Club,’ Keith said.
‘Although Shane can’t be here physically, I have no doubt that he will be here physically.
Humbly acknowledging the honour at the oval here today. Sharing the day with his past Victorian teammates at the luncheon, and from a prominent position in the Shane Warne Stand cheering on Victoria.’