Australia vs England In the 4th Test, they locked horns Ashes 2025-26 On 26 December 2025 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, England won the toss and bowled first. Australia managed 152 in 45.2 overs with a pace attack led by England. Josh Dil‘s 5/45 before falling to 110 in the 2nd overn.d The visitors now trail by 38 runs in the innings as the hosts end the day at 4/0. Day 1 unfolded amid dramatic on-field action and action-stopping emotional tributes.
An emotional tribute to Shane Warne on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test
At 15:50 local time, the massive MCG crowd dropped their hats and rose in unison. Shane Warne350 is a nervous tick to Australia’s Test cap. Cricket legends incl Ricky PontingMichael Vaughanand Ian Botham Warne’s children, Jackson and Brooke, led the ceremony and joined fans in creating a sea of hats in the stands. The tradition, which began after Warne’s death in 2022, featured a special video montage of career highlights, pausing play briefly as the big screens replayed his magic.
England’s Barmy Army have already pledged their respect, bypassing their Ashes rivalry to honor the leg-spin maestro who tormented their batting. Health stations at the ground promoted heart checks, covering Warne’s legacy foundation. The moment won global acclaim, with the record Ashes crowd buzzing about the “beautiful scenes” on social media.
We present the video:
Record #Ash the crowd tipped their hat to Shane Warne at 3:50 p.m., whose cap number was 350. pic.twitter.com/ML38iLQ5D9
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 26, 2025
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Warne’s legendary Test legacy
Warne revolutionized leg-spin by claiming 708 Test wickets (the most by any bowler until surpassed) in 145 matches at an average of 25.41 from 1992 to 2007. He snared 37 five-wicket hauls and 10 ten-wicket hauls, including a career-best 8/71, most tormenting England with 195 dismissals in 72 Tests at an average of 23.25. Warne’s talent peaked in the Ashes as the ‘Ball of the Century’. Mike Gatting In 1993, he revived the art of spin bowling
Debuting as Australia’s 350th player, he combined great accuracy with showmanship, scoring 195 at the MCG alone. After his retirement, Warne’s commentary wit was further endeared, while statues and a stand at the MCG immortalized him. His streak is stretched, but tributes like these keep the “King of Spin” going.
