Melbourne’s Junction Oval has renamed its grandstand the Shane Warne Stand in tribute to the legendary cricketer. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Warne’s family and top cricketers, further cementing Warne’s enduring legacy in Victorian and St Kilda cricket.
Junction Oval Grandstand Renamed in Honor of Shane Warne
Cricket Victoria and St Kilda Cricket Club have renamed a historic grandstand at Melbourne’s Junction Oval in tribute to Shane Warne.
The stand, originally built in 1925, was previously named after Australian rules footballer Kevin Murray.
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Murray supported the renaming, and his name now graces a stand at Brunswick Street Oval in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
The renaming process began before Warne’s passing in March 2022, but it took longer to finalise due to the grandstand’s heritage listing.
Warne’s father Keith and daughters Summer and Brooke attended the unveiling before a One-Day Cup match between Victoria and New South Wales.
Several Australian players, including Pat Cummins, Steven Smith, and Glenn Maxwell, also attended.
Cricket Victoria has also opened a Shane Warne exhibition at their administration centre, showcasing memorabilia from his career, with contributions from Warne’s father. The exhibition is free for visitors.
Shane’s Father Keith Warne Pride His Son’s Honour.
“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,” Keith Warne said at the unveiling.
“In February 1991 he made his first-class debut playing for Victoria against Western Australia here at the Junction Oval. Some of Shane’s most enjoyable early cricketing years were whilst playing with his beloved St Kilda, especially when the matches were played here at the Junction Oval. As proud as Shane would be to know a stand at the Junction Oval bares his name, he would also be thrilled to know that he will now be forever linked with St Kilda Cricket Club and the Junction Oval. On behalf of her family, I’d like to thank Cricket Victoria and St Kilda Cricket Club for their support in honouring Shane with such a wonderful tribute, further enhancing Shane’s incredible legacy.”
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