The tributes for Shane Warne have flown in during the Boxing Day Test, with fans and players paying their respects to the legendary leg-spinner.
For the first time since his passing earlier this year, Australia would play a Test at Warne's home ground in Melbourne and there were some truly special moments.
Fans in the crowd were urged to wear floppy hats and zinc cream, while the players from both sides all did the same and were involved in a special ceremony before play began which included a video tribute.
Warne's name and Baggy Green number also were painted on the MCG outfield, while the stand named in his honour was filled with plenty of eager supporters.
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South African players got in on the action during their warm-ups with their floppy hats, while the commentary panel on Fox Cricket - a place where Warne spent much of his recent years - all recounted stories from the icon's career.
The channel also replayed Warne's brilliant Boxing Day speech prior to the 2021 edition, which saw the Aussies defeat old rivals England.
Warnie ❤️️
— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) December 25, 2022
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The Proteas wearing floppy hats in their warm up as a tribute to Shane Warne pic.twitter.com/OKnhGvhTVl
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) December 25, 2022
For Warnie ❤️ #BoxingDayTest pic.twitter.com/6cBdPERrQ6
— Melbourne Cricket Ground (@MCG) December 25, 2022
'I was there when he was dropped for the first and only time in his career... can you imagine preferring a spinner to Shane Warne?'
— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) December 25, 2022
Brian Lara and Shane Warne became fast friends during and after their playing careers, built on common interest and mutual respect. pic.twitter.com/KUi0SKnt8C
Day for it #AUSvSA #BoxingDayTest pic.twitter.com/J80aGBbmvU
— Smokie Dawson (@smokiedawson) December 25, 2022
"Today we celebrate also the legendary Shane Warne, & to his family & friends which is each and every one of you here today - what a legend. And it is a wonderful opportunity I have to say this will always be his resting place here on Wurundjeri country." - Aunty Joy. #AUSvSA
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) December 25, 2022
Australia won the toss and will bowl first at the MCG, in what will be the 100th Test match in the career of David Warner.