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[Saba Sports News] Shane Warne, the late former Australian spinner and one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, passed away in March 2022 from a suspected heart attack. His passing was a significant moment for cricket fans worldwide, and his legacy continues to live on. Warne’s memory was honored during the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the MCG, where fans paid a special tribute to him.
At 3:50 PM, in a poignant moment, spectators stood and tipped their hats, echoing Warne’s own gesture during his illustrious career.
In the current cricket scene, Australia is engaged in a three-match Test series against Pakistan. After a commanding 360-run victory in the first Test, the Australian team, led by Shan Masood, continued their strong form into the second Test at the MCG.
The match started with Australia batting first, where Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne contributed 42 and 63 runs respectively. Australia set a first-innings total of 318 runs, placing pressure on Pakistan, who needs a significant improvement to remain competitive in the series.
With Australia leading, the outcome of this Test could decide the series, making the next moves of both teams crucial at the MCG.